By Tyler Pruett tyler@southerntorch.com Veteran’s Day was originally established as Armistice Day to commemorate those who had served in World War I. After the second world war and Korea, President Eisenhower…
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DeKalb County ranked ugliest in Alabama?
By Tyler Pruett tyler@southerntorch.com The Washington Post released a ranking of 3,111 counties across the United States based on “natural amenities,” or to put in simpler terms, “prettiness.” It was quite…
Alabama prepares for 2016 Primary
By: Joseph M. Morgan Today, Friday, Nov. 6 is the last day for candidates to qualify for the 2016 primaries with the Democratic Party or the Republican Party in Alabama.…
Cornerstone Academy
By Tyler Pruett tyler@southerntorch.com BEST stands for Boosting Engineering, Science, and Technology. At Cornerstone Christian Academy, the robotics team has attempted to implement promoting these important fields to both students and…
Does DeKalb County need constables?
By Tyler Pruett tyler@southerntorch.com On Tuesday, Dekalb County voters of District 1 will head to the polls to conclude the special election to fill a vacancy left when the former constable,…
DeKalb special elections conclude Tuesday
By Tyler Pruett tyler@southerntorch.com On Tuesday, Nov. 10 Dekalb Residents of District 1 will head to the polls to elect a new constable. This will conclude a special election that saw…
Bryson Strong 5K Nov. 8
By Tyler Pruett tyler@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala.— Thirteen-year-old Bryson Richey was a 3-sport athlete; participating in baseball, football, and basketball at Plainview School when a tragic ATV accident led to the amputation…
Taylor to seek re-election in 2016
DeKalb Superintendent Hugh Taylor sits for an exclusive interview with Southern Torch Political Correspondent Tyler Pruett on Tuesday. Taylor announced today that he will be seeking re-election in 2016. Rainsville, Ala. - DeKalb…