PHOTO: The Fort Payne-based cleanup team provides residents of DeKalb, Marshall, Jackson, Cherokee, and now Etowah Counties with Fire, Water, and Mold damage cleanup and restoration. (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By…
Month: February 2017
Local Shriner's offer to help Nora Rose
PHOTO: Nora Rose was born with Trisomy 13, which can cause severe organ defects. By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. — Last Thursday, the DeKalb County Shrine Club was…
5th Annual ‘Made in DeKalb' Expo this week!
PHOTO: The 'Made in DeKalb' Expo gives students the opportunity to network with local businesses and industries to see what potential jobs await them upon graduation. (File Photo) By C.…
Fort Payne Police Report for Friday, Feb. 10 - Sunday, Feb. 12
By Staff Reports FORT PAYNE, Ala. — The following are reported incidents, arrests, and accidents from the Fort Payne Police Department for Friday, Feb. 10 – Sunday, Feb. 12. FRIDAY, February 10 Reported Incidents (2/10)…
Leadership DeKalb visits County Commission meeting (VIDEO)
PHOTO: Leadership DeKalb's 2017 Class at Tuesday's DeKalb County Commission Meeting. (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — After the acceptance of the minutes from…
'Large Amount' of Prescription Drugs stolen from C&H Drugs
PHOTO: The Burglary was reported at C&H's Gault Ave North location. (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By Staff Reports FORT PAYNE, Ala. — On Sunday, February 12th, the owner of C…
Burglary investigation leads to large drug bust in Fort Payne
PHOTO: A burglary investigation led to 10 arrests for drugs at the Green Acres Trailer Park in Fort Payne. (DeKalb County Sheriff's Office) By Staff Reports FORT PAYNE, Ala. — On…
Another suspect arrested in connection with Church A/C thefts
PHOTO: Markus Tibbett, aged 22 of Albertville, was arrested on suspicion of involvement with the recent theft of church A/C units. By Staff Reports FORT PAYNE, Ala. — According to the…