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Month: December 2016

Thieves leave Sand Mountain churches in the cold
December 30, 2016 by Southern Torch
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Thieves leave Sand Mountain churches in the cold

By Staff Reports FORT PAYNE, Ala. — According to the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office, they have had several reports of heat and air central units being stolen from churches in Geraldine, Crossville and…

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‘Alert DeKalb’ provides life-saving information
December 30, 2016 by Southern Torch
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‘Alert DeKalb’ provides life-saving information

Signing up for ‘Alert DeKalb’ is easily done through the County EMA’s website. The system alerted those in the path of the storm during the recent tornado.  By C. Campbell, Staff…

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County agrees to postpone prisoner fee
December 29, 2016 by Southern Torch
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County agrees to postpone prisoner fee

By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — The DeKalb County Commission has agreed to delay the imposition of a fee on the cities for prisoners housed in the…

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Cedar Bluff man arrested for drugs after brief pursuit
December 29, 2016 by Southern Torch
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Cedar Bluff man arrested for drugs after brief pursuit

PHOTO: Adam Kane Wright, 18 of Cedar Bluff, led police on a brief pursuit before being arrested on ten different charges, including unlawful possession of a firearm and drugs.  By Staff…

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Governor to address Fort Payne chamber
December 28, 2016 by Southern Torch
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Governor to address Fort Payne chamber

PHOTO: Alabama Governor Robert Bentley after his last visit to Fort Payne. (File Photo)  By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — The governor will be speaking in Fort Payne at…

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Rainsville renews ground maintenance contract in special called meeting
December 28, 2016 by Southern Torch
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Rainsville renews ground maintenance contract in special called meeting

By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. — The Rainsville City Council met for a special called meeting on Wednesday night to discuss a ground maintenance contract that had to…

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Fort Payne Police Report, Friday, Dec. 23 – Sunday, Dec. 25
December 28, 2016 by Southern Torch
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Fort Payne Police Report, Friday, Dec. 23 – Sunday, Dec. 25

FORT PAYNE, Ala. — The following are reported incidents, arrests, and accidents from the Fort Payne Police Department for Friday, December 23 – Sunday, December 25. FRIDAY, December 23 Reported Incidents (12/23) Theft of Property –…

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Valley Head's Justin Blansit makes All-American Bowl appearance
December 27, 2016 by Southern Torch
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Valley Head's Justin Blansit makes All-American Bowl appearance

Marla Jones, Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com DALLAS, Texas — Valley Head Senior, Justin Blansit played in the Blue-Grey All-American Bowl on December 22, 2016.  The game was held at the Dallas Cowboy AT&T…

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