PHOTO: Justin Thompson, Erica Tyler, Heather Thompson, and Timothy Hall were arrested earlier today at a residence on County Road 115, between Cedar Bluff and the Georgia Line (Cherokee County Sheriff's…
Month: February 2017
Give blood on Thursday and enter to win $200!
PHOTO: On Thursday, Skelton Orthodontics in Fort Payne will be hosting a blood drive and giving away $200 to one lucky donor! (Make Your Heart Smile Blood Drive | Facebook.com) By…
VIDEO: County Commission handles personnel changes in short meeting
PHOTO: Members of the DeKalb County Commission convene for their last meeting of February 2017. (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — In a short…
Henagar’s Sommer Gimm wins DeKalb Spelling Bee
PHOTO: Henagar 8th Grader Sommer Gimm will be heading to Alabaster to compete at the state level next month! (Mary Crosby | DeKalb County Schools) By C. Campbell, Staff Writer cody@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala.…
Former Superintendent Hugh Taylor headed to Ruhama (VIDEO)
PHOTO: Superintendent Dr. Jason Barnett discusses the 2017 - 2018 School Calendar with Board Chairman Jeff Williams and Vice Chairman Randy Peppers. (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor …
Rainsville Council purchases a gun safe, tints the windows
PHOTO: The Rainsville City Council voted to partially tint the windows on city hall and purchased a gun safe for the city annex. (File Photo) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE,…
Fort Payne Police Report, Monday, Feb. 20 – Thursday, Feb. 23
By Staff Reports FORT PAYNE, Ala. — The following are reported incidents, arrests, and accidents from the Fort Payne Police Department for Monday, February 20 – Thursday, February 23. MONDAY, February 20 Reported Incidents (2/20)…
Fyffe's Lady Red Devils are Birmingham bound!
PHOTO: The Fyffe Lady Red Devils will advance to the State Semifinals held at the BJCC on Monday night at 6 pm (Kristy Gallagher | Sports & More) By Marla Jones, Sports…