PHOTO: Alabama State Auditor Jim Zeigler announced earlier today that he had finished Bentley's exit audits with nothing missing. (File Photo, Jim Zeigler | Facebook) By Staff Reports MONTGOMERY, Ala. –…
Month: May 2017
Fort Payne Police report for Monday, May 1 – Thursday, May 4
By Staff Reports FORT PAYNE, Ala. — The following are reported incidents, arrests, and accidents from the Fort Payne Police Department for Monday, May 1 – Thursday, May 4. MONDAY, May 1 Reported Incidents (5/1) Burglary…
FOUND SAFE: Cherokee County missing teen located safe.
PHOTO: 14 year old Ricardo 'Ricky' Del Rivera was reported missing from the Fairview Community earlier today in Cherokee County. (Cherokee County Sheriff's Office) By Staff Reports FORT PAYNE, Ala. – (Updated…
THIS WEEK IN PRINT: Hard to Say Goodbye, but Remember Hunter with a Smile
PHOTO: On Friday, April 28th, Crossville lost a great kid and future sports star, but the family asks for us to celebrate his life and be happy, as Hunter always was.…
Rainsville dog attack victim speaks out
PHOTO: Gary Haymon, retired Pastor of the Rainsville Church of God, was viciously attacked by a dog last week. (Gary Haymon) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. – A near-fatal…
Fort Payne Police Report, Friday, April 28 – Sunday, April 30
By Staff Reports FORT PAYNE, Ala. — The following are reported incidents, arrests, and accidents from the Fort Payne Police Department for Friday, Apr. 28 – Sunday, Apr. 30. FRIDAY, April 28 Reported Incidents (4/28)…
Could Ed Henry be the right U.S. Senate candidate for second amendment issues?
PHOTO: State Representative Ed Henry (R - Hartselle) is currently running for the U.S. Senate seat, and discusses protecting and expanding Second Amendment rights with the Southern Torch. (Ed Henry | Twitter)…
VIDEO: Fort Payne determined to do away with MAPCO Building
PHOTO: The Old Mapco Building greets travelers as they enter town by way of Highway 35, and many consider to be an eyesore. (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) (Video at the Bottom)…