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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 Fyffe. DeKalb County Sheriff Jimmy Harris said, “Since November
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 Writer cody@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — In times of
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 DeKalb County Jail. The cities and county have been
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 Reports CEDAR BLUFF, Ala. — According to Cherokee County
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 the Fort Payne Chamber of Commerce’s award luncheon the
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 be renewed before the end of the year. In
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 – Occurred at 201 45th Street NE, $45.00 in currency
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 Stadium. The Blue-Grey Football All American Bowl was established
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — The following are reported incidents, arrests, and accidents from the Fort Payne Police Department for Monday, December 19 – Thursday, December 22. MONDAY, December 19 Reported Incidents (12/19) Theft of Property – Occurred at 1151 Gault Ave S, prescription medication was
The advantages of a hometown pharmacy
PHOTO: Sylvania Pharmacy owner Rodney Williams assists a customer (http//www.facebook.com/sylvaniapharmacy) By C. Campbell, Staff Writer cody@southerntorch.com SYLVANIA, Ala. — After a visit to the doctor, the next stop on the way home is often to the local pharmacy to pick
