By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — With a little less than three weeks to go until municipal election day, across DeKalb the yard signs are out and…
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Watson recalls racial tensions and the city’s support
By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — After long-time Fort Payne City Councilman Walter Watson declined to seek reelection, the city attorney, Rocky Watson, fondly recounted their years…
Deputies make multiple arrests serving warrant
By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com DOGTOWN, Ala.—Last Thursday, July 28, agents with the DeKalb County Drug and Major Crimes Unit along with sheriff’s deputies went to a residence on county…
Radar picks up strange ring shapes in skies over DeKalb
By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. — Over the weekend, a series of unusual radar signatures appeared over several areas of North Alabama and Tennessee on WHNT 19’s weather radar.…
Rainsville Veterans memorial to be completed by Veteran's Day
Featured image: A groundbreaking ceremony will be held next week to begin construction of the Rainsville Veterans’ Memorial. By Tyler Pruett Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. — Rainsville resident Derek Rosson first…
Tom Hale qualifies for Sylvania Town Council run
By Tyler Pruett Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com SYLVANIA, Ala. — Longtime Sylvania resident Tom Hale has qualified to run for Sylvania Town Council Place 2. He’ll be facing off against Jerod Sharp…
Fort Payne Mayor Larry Chesser asks for public’s support
By Tyler Pruett Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala.—Fort Payne Mayor Larry Chesser is seeking the people’s support in the upcoming August 23 Municipal Elections. Chesser is wrapping up his first…
Rainsville candidates take the stage
Featured image: The Times Journal hosted a lively public forum this week for the candidates running for Rainsville City government By Tyler Pruett Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. — On Tuesday night,…