PHOTO: The DeKalb County Board of Education discusses the Crossville High School bleachers with Superintendent Jason Barnett before approving the motion. (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor…
Month: May 2017
VIDEO: Geraldine sewer project on hold pending financial decisions
PHOTO: Mayor Chuck Ables discusses an ordinance with the town council on declaring certain town property surplus. (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com GERALDINE, Ala. — (Video at…
Two from Fyffe arrested after high-speed chase, third from Flat Rock still at large
PHOTO: Nickolas Donavan Brooks 27 of Flat Rock, Jonathan Ray Gore, 38 of Fyffe, and Bailey Leeann Taylor, 21 of Fyffe. (Jackson County Sheriff's Office) By Staff Reports SCOTTSBORO, Ala. — Sunday, May…
Fort Payne Police Report for Friday, May 5 - Sunday, May 7
By Staff Reports FORT PAYNE, Ala. — The following are reported incidents, arrests, and accidents from the Fort Payne Police Department for Friday, May 5 – Sunday, May 7. FRIDAY, May 5 Reported Incidents (5/5)…
Two apprehended after burglarizing Valley Head High School not once, but twice
PHOTO: Valley Head Police reports that two have been arrested for burglarizing Valley Head High School on two separate occasions during April. (File Photo) By Staff Reports VALLEY HEAD, Ala. – Chief…
WORKING CLASS WIN: White House and Montgomery moves to give tax break to lower incomes
By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Earlier this week, Alabama Senate Republicans passed a tax reform bill that is hoped to significantly reduce the taxes paid by tens…
Health Department: Dog that attacked to be released Monday
PHOTO: According to the DeKalb County Health Department, the dog involved in last week's attack will be released to the owner on Monday. The department pointed out that with no effective leash…
Fort Payne Police and DeKalb County Deputies make drug arrest yesterday
PHOTO: Demarcus Lorenzo Warren, 22 of Fort Payne, was arrested after law enforcement obtained a search warrant for his apartment. (Fort Payne Police Department) By Staff Reports FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Yesterday (Thursday,…