PHOTO: The beer coolers and wine selection at DeSoto Seafood and Brews, which recently opened in Fort Payne. (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. —…
Month: March 2018
DeKalb, Jackson, Cherokee, and Etowah Counties under Tornado Watch until 11 pm
PHOTO: Alert graphic from the National Weather Service regarding today's severe weather potential. (National Weather Service - Huntsville) By Staff Reports FORT PAYNE, Ala. — About an hour ago, the National Weather…
Decatur man pleads guilty to child sex-trafficking charges
PHOTO: Mugshot of Brian David Boersma (48 of Decatur) after his October 2017 arrest. By Staff Reports BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – A Decatur man pleaded guilty today in federal court to kidnapping…
DeKalb Ambulance Service (DAS) names new Deputy Director
PHOTO: Mark Haygood was recently named the new Deputy Director of DeKalb Ambulance Service (DAS). (Contributed Photo) By Staff Reports FORT PAYNE, Ala. — At the regularly scheduled meeting of the DeKalb County…
Burke to return to Politics
By Staff Reports ETOWAH COUNTY, Ala. — Rainsville native, Ralph Burke announced his plans to run for House of Representatives, District 28. Below you find his official press release: Today,…
Two in Leesburg accused of Exploiting an Elderly Person
PHOTO: Thomas E. Johns, 53, and James M. Johns, 58, both of Leesburg, are accused of financial exploitation of an elderly person. (Cherokee County Sheriff's Office) By Staff Reports CENTRE, Ala. — According…
Lookout Mt. Homemakers pitch in big for the community
PHOTO: Members of the Lookout Mt. Homemakers and Community Leaders (LMHCL) Club volunteering at the Bread of Life Ministry in Fort Payne last Tuesday. (Contributed Photo) Contributed by the Lookout Mt.…
Ider chooses to walk-up, instead of out
By Zach Hester, Reporter For some time now, we’ve heard of planned events across the country that on March 14, students would get up and walk out in reverence of the shootings…