By John Dersham, Director, DeKalb County Tourism RAINSVILLE, Ala. — We are very fortunate in DeKalb County and in Rainsville that this year the Extension Service of Alabama selected the Northeast…
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Judging underway for Fort Payne's Flag design contest!
PHOTO: The designs are in for the Fort Payne Flag contest, and the winner will be announced this Friday at the Fort Payne Independence Day Celebration. (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By…
Law enforcement looking for Airboat stolen from Lake Guntersville
PHOTO: A red, 2000 model Kennedy Airboat (different model pictured) was stolen from a marina in Guntersville. (File Photo) By Staff Reports GUNTERSVILLE, Ala. — The Marshall County Sheriff's Office has issued a…
Fort Payne's 'Alabama' honored where it all started!
PHOTO: Randy Owen, joined by Jeff Cook and Teddy Gentry, address fans out side of the DeKalb Theatre earlier today. (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com …
UPDATE: Highway 35 Accident
By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. — Today (June 15), at approximately 3 pm, a tragic accident occurred on Highway 35 in Rainsville, near "Roadside Que" (Intersection of Highway 35…
Jeff McCurdy releases official statement on his run for Circuit Judge!
PHOTO: Henagar Town Councilman Jeff McCurdy is running for Circuit Judge of the 9th Judicial Circuit, representing DeKalb and Cherokee Counties. (Jeff McCurdy for Circuit Judge) By Staff Reports FORT PAYNE, Ala –…
3 car wreck in Sylvania on Highway 75 earlier today
PHOTO: The 3 car wreck occurred at the intersection of Highway 75 and Newsome Lane in Sylvania. (Contributed Photo) By Staff Reports tyler@southerntorch.com SYLVANIA, Ala. — The 3 car wreck occurred at the intersection…
Alabama Congressman Mike Rogers endorses Brooks for Senate
PHOTO: Congressman Mike Rogers, who represents Alabama's third congressional district, has officially endorsed Congressman Mo Brooks. (Mo Brooks for Senate) By Staff Reports HUNTSVILLE, Ala — Yesterday, Congressman Mike Rogers (R-AL-03) announced his…