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THE SOUTHERN TORCH / FRIDAY, JULY 13, 2018 / VOL. 4, NO. 28 / $1.00
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Setting the Record Straight
Run for the Fallen gives citizens the chance to show our support and honor every fallen military service member who died while serving during the War on Terror. (Zach Hester | Southern Torch)
By Zach Hester Reporter
(WHNT.com)
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DEKALB COUNTY, Ala. — On Monday, July 9, a group of runners representing Run for the Fallen made their way through the cities of Rainsville and Fort Payne. The runners were greeted by cheering crowds on both occasions with American flags waving and hands over hearts as they called out the names of fallen heroes every time they completed a mile. These runners have travelled from the West Coast on their way to Arlington Cemetery in remembrance of our country’s fallen soldiers. On the way, they pick up a few new runners who are local to this area. DeKalb’s local runners included Circuit Clerk candidate Todd Greeson, the Fort Payne State Championship-winning Cross Country team, members of the Plainview State Championship-winning basketball team, and Rainsville Freedom Run Race Coordinator Jerry Clifton. “I have been blessed to do runs across our Country but today was [the] most meaningful and rewarding of any run I’ve done or will do,� said Clifton. “God bless our men and women who serve and protect us.� America’s Run for the Fallen began on April 7 in Fort Irwin, Calif. and ends on August 5 at Arlington National Cemetery. Rotating teams of dedicated runners, both military and civilian, will traverse more than 6,000 miles through 19 states over five months. We were honored to be able to show our support of these runners on Monday! Check out our community section for plenty of pictures from our time at the events. See our Facebook for full LIVE videos as well!
By Marla Jones, Reporter • marla@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — The Fort Payne Fire Department had a very busy holiday week. They responded to three structural fires with the most notable being at GameTime. In spite of popular belief, these fires are not related, according to Fort Payne Fire Chief Ron Saferite. There were two house fires last Monday, both being in the laundry room. The Department is inclined to believe
that both were dryer type fires due to lint build-up, but nothing has been confirmed as of our print time. The fire at GameTime’s holding facility occurred on Wednesday, July 4 with stations 1, 2 and 4 responding as quickly as possible. The fire was extinguished within a few hours, but a cause is still undetermined at this time. No casualties were reported in any of these three fires. Southern Torch will keep you updated on this developing story as new information comes in.
The Race Is (Still) On By Zach Hester Reporter
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DEKALB COUNTY, Ala. — The race is still on for several elected positions not only here at home in DeKalb County, but across the whole state of Alabama. After over a full year of a tumultuous campaign season, six Republican races will appear on the The race to become the next Lieutenant Governor of Alabama is expected to be very close between Will Ainsworth and Twinkle Andress Cavanaugh. (Photos by Will Ainsworth on Facebook and twinkleforalabama.com)
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Commission Approves Speed Limit Change By Marla Jones Reporter marla@southerntorch.com
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DEKALB COUNTY, Ala. — The DeKalb County Commission held their regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, July 10. DeKalb County Road Department Superintendent Tom Broyles said that the weather was cooperating and work was running smoothly throughout the County. He reported that the approach work on County Road 212 had been completed and the slab had been poured on the new building in District 1.
(Marla Jones | Southern Torch)
Engineering Supervisor Ben Luther presented the Commission with his recommendation to award the bid for County Road 20 & 843 to Reed Contracting in the
amount of $790,832.74. This will be an 80/20 split with the state with $675,360 allotted by the state, they will be under budget for this project. The Commission also
approved a resolution to reduce the speed limit of County Road 6 beginning at Highway 68 to the Etowah county line, to 20 miles per hour. Personnel changes
were presented to the Commission from the following:
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