PHOTO: Robert S. Givens (18 of Centre) was arrested yesterday on charges of unlawful distribution and possession of paraphernalia after a drug investigation. (Cherokee County Sheriff's Office) By Staff Reports CENTRE, Ala.…
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Fort Payne unveils new flag
PHOTO: The new Fort Payne flag is a combination of two designs from Jeff White and Constance Price. By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Towards the end of…
Hanes co-sponsoring bill to arm teachers in wake of Florida shooting
PHOTO: Representative Tommy Hanes (R - Bryant) is co-sponsoring Rep. Ainsworth's legislation to allow trained school administrative staff and teachers to carry a firearm on campus. (Contributed Photo) By Staff Reports SCOTTSBORO,…
Nationally acclaimed actress works with DeKalb Fine Arts students
PHOTO: Nationally acclaimed actress Sandra Lafferty with DeKalb County Fine Arts Teacher Sara Argiro and DeKalb County Drama students. (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. —…
Scofield’s Proposal to Expand Rural Broadband approved by the State Senate
("Broadband Network" | Wikimedia.org) By Staff Reports MONTGOMERY, Ala. – This afternoon the Alabama State Senate took a major step toward broadband expansion in rural Alabama by passing Senator Clay Scofield’s…
Rep. Mack Butler (R - Rainbow City) announces early endorsements
PHOTO: Rep. Mack Butler (R - Rainbow City) announces early endorsements in the race for Senate District 10, which covers Etowah County and parts of Cherokee and DeKalb Counties. Butler qualified…
Crossville High rebounds from "Failing School" designation
PHOTO: A year ago, Crossville High School was designated a, "failing school" by the Alabama Department of Education. This year, they've rebounded off the list. (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By Tyler Pruett,…
Thirteen arrested in Bryant on drug charges
PHOTO: Thirteen (no photo available for one) were arrested last Thursday during a drug raid in Bryant. Those arrested were: [Left to Right] Erica Castleberry (30 of Higdon), Gabriel Starkey (18…