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…
Year: 2017
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)…
Northeast Alabama Community College begins new Golf Program!
PHOTO: Chad Gorham, Director of Extended Day/Distance Education Program; Heather Rice, Director of Development; Dr. David Campbell, President of NACC; and Darrell Kirk, Golf Coach. (NACC Contributed Photo) By Staff Reports RAINSVILLE,…
NACC Ranks #1 in Alabama for Medical Assistant Colleges!
PHOTO: Universities.com recently ranked NACC in their listing of Best Medical Assistant Colleges in Alabama! (File Photo) By Staff Reports RAINSVILLE, Ala. — Northeast Alabama Community College has been ranked as Number…
Fyffe man arrested in Hollywood after shooting at law enforcement
PHOTO: Michael Cody, age 42 of Fyffe, was arrested after shooting at Hollywood Police Officers. (Hollywood Police Department) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com HOLLYWOOD, Ala. — The Hollywood Police Department arrested a Fyffe…