(Contributed Photo | DAS) By Staff Reports FORT PAYNE, Ala. — The DeKalb Ambulance Service (DAS) is proud to announce that Mr. Devonte Perry has been chosen by the VFW Post…
Month: May 2017
VIDEO: County jail to upgrade data systems and inmate phone service
PHOTO: DeKalb County Sheriff Jimmy Harris addresses the commission on the upgrades and Chief Jailer Jonathan Langley's work to put it all together. (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By Tyler Pruett, Managing…
DeKalb County K-9 unit finds drugs after traffic stop near Flat Rock
PHOTO: Deputies found an Ider woman and a Huntsville man in possession of methamphetamine, syringes, and digital scales after a K-9 indicated drugs were in a vehicle after a traffic stop. (DeKalb…
Mentone firefighters giving away a grocery shopping spree!
PHOTO: Tickets are being sold by the North Lookout Mountain Fire Protection District for a grocery shopping spree at PriceLess IGA in Fort Payne! (File Photo | U.S. Forestry Service) By Staff…
Cherokee County Sheriff and District Attorney close 2013 Cold Case after suspect commits suicide
PHOTO: Recently, the District Attorney's Office and the Cherokee County Sheriff's Office were able to close a "cold case" after the suspect committed suicide. (File Photo) By Staff Reports CENTRE, Ala. — According…
DeKalb County's largest bank turns 35!
PHOTO: First State Bank, DeKalb County's largest bank, celebrated 35 years of serving the citizens of our area last week! (Marla Jones | Southern Torch) By Marla Jones, Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE,…
Rainsville Police Officer injured in accident on Highway 35
PHOTO: A Rainsville Police Officer sustained minor injuries after a collision at the intersection of Church Avenue and Highway 35. (Contributed Photo) By Staff Reports RAINSVILLE, Ala. — Earlier today (May 20), at…
Fort Payne Police Report for Friday, May 12 - Thursday, May 18
By Staff Reports FORT PAYNE, Ala. — The following are reported incidents, arrests, and accidents from the Fort Payne Police Department for Friday, May 12 – Thursday, May 18. FRIDAY, May 12 Reported Incidents (5/12)…