By Marla Jones Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala.-- The DeKalb County Board of Education held a Special Called Meeting on Tuesday, November 2nd. The Board accepted a bid to Lee Builders…
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Rainsville to Purchase Cardiac Monitor
Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala.-- (Full video on Southern Torch Facebook) The Rainsville City Council held their regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, November 1st. The Council approved the purchase…
Team of the Week
Marla Jones, Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com COLLINSVILLE, Ala.-- The Valley Head Tigers defeated the Collinsville Panthers, 27-6, on Friday night to win the Southern Torch Team of the Week. Collinsville scored a…
Bears Swat the Yellow Jackets
Marla Jones, Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala.-- The Plainview Bears With 8:56 remaining in the first quarter, Dylan McCullough scored on a 2-yard rushing touchdown. The kick by Aurturo Medrano was good…
DA Accepts Dalton’s Plea
Case Involved Rape of a Minor By Marla Jones Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com DEKALB CO., Ala-- Former DeKalb County Teacher Dustin Wade Dalton, 29, entered pleas of guilty to three felony sex…
Burglary Suspect and Arson Suspect Both Arrested
For Immediate Release Date: November 2, 2021 From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. During the middle of October, our Investigations Unit stayed busy. Within just…
Record Breaker!
Amy Thrash, Sports Reporter amy@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala.-- The Fort Payne Wildcats defeated the North Jackson Chiefs 32-7 on Friday night. Jake Barnes connected with Ricky Adame on a 55-yard touchdown…
Dekalb County Commission President Harcrow Announces Re-election Bid
Dekalb County Commission, President Ricky Harcrow, has announced his intention to seek another term. President Harcrow is the longest-serving commissioner in the history of Dekalb County. He served three terms as a district…