PHOTO: According to the DeKalb County Health Department, the dog involved in last week's attack will be released to the owner on Monday. The department pointed out that with no effective leash…
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Rainsville dog attack victim speaks out
PHOTO: Gary Haymon, retired Pastor of the Rainsville Church of God, was viciously attacked by a dog last week. (Gary Haymon) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. – A near-fatal…
Alabama politicians blast Federal Gov't on Red Snapper Season
PHOTO: This year, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced an incredibly short red snapper season. (Wikimedia Commons) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The federal season for red…
State Auditor Jim Zeigler on Special Election: "The law is what it is."
PHOTO: Alabama State Auditor Jim Zeigler has remained outspoken on the issue of wasteful spending in Montgomery and the alleged corruption of former-Governor Robert Bentley. (Jim Zeigler | Twitter) By Tyler Pruett, Managing…
VIDEO: Employee organizations speak out at DeKalb County Board of Education meeting
PHOTO: The DeKalb County Board of Education and Superintendent Jason Barnett discuss the possibility of purchasing a new special needs bus. (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com…
Rainsville Library begins summer reading program signups next week!
PHOTO: The Children's section of the Rainsville Public Library. (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. — Sign-ups for the Rainsville Public Library’s Summer Reading Program…
THIS WEEK IN PRINT: Bill that allows county commission to raise gas tax advances
PHOTO: After a statewide gas tax fails, Montgomery comes up with a new bill to allow the tax to be enacted at the county level. (File Photo) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor…
VIDEO: County Commission to put flags at half staff to commemorate April 27 Tornado
PHOTO: The memorial to commemorate those that lost their lives, located at the DeKalb County Schools Coliseum in Rainsville. (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE,…