PHOTO: District 3 DeKalb County Board of Education Member Jeff Williams has announced he will be seeking re-election in 2018. District 3 includes Plainview, Ruhama, and the DeKalb County Technology Center.…
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A Moment with Megan: He Sits with Me
(Megan Blansit, ST Faith Contributor) By Megan Blansit, Southern Torch Faith Contributor Do you desire alone time, but your crazy schedule doesn’t allow it? Recently, after a busy day, I took…
Centre Police Chief Kirk Blankenship challenging Sheriff Shaver in 2018
PHOTO: Centre Police Chief Kirk Blankenship and his family. Blankenship will be challenging Cherokee County Sheriff Jeff Shaver in the June 2018 Republican Primary. (Contributed Photo) By Staff Reports CENTRE, Ala. — Announced…
Albertville man indicted on federal heroin distribution charges
PHOTO: Michael Dillen Moore (60 of Albertville) was indicted by a federal grand jury today on heroin distribution and gun charges. (Marshall County Sheriff's Office) By Staff Reports BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – According to the…
LIVE: DeKalb County Commission, January 23, 2018
(Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By Staff Reports FORT PAYNE, Ala. — (Live Video at the Bottom) The DeKalb County Commission is currently in their regularly meeting for January 23, 2018. The…
Brink's donates truck to Rainsville Police Department
PHOTO: The Brink's truck parked behind the Rainsville Police Department. The vehicle will be getting an overhaul; with new sirens and radio equipment, donated by the local community. (Tyler Pruett |…
Cheryl Turner named new Director of DeKalb Ambulance Service (DAS)
By Staff Reports FORT PAYNE, Ala. — At the regularly scheduled meeting of the DeKalb County Hospital Association, the Board unanimously nominated Mrs. Cheryl Turner to the position of Director of DeKalb…
Alabama has designated Feb. 3 as a Special Youth Waterfowl Hunting Day
PHOTO: The Alabama Division of Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries has designated Saturday, February 3 as a "Special Youth Waterfowl" Hunting Day. This means anyone 15 years of age or younger can hunt…