By Marla Ballard Reporter DEKALB COUNTY, AL - Most people do not generally find winter to be their favorite time of year. A wet winter commonly draws even more complaints. However,…
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Officials Begin New Terms
Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com DEKALB COUNTY, Ala.-- Local officials have been sworn in and look forward to serving the citizens of DeKalb County. DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden was sworn…
Weekend Accident Claims Life
Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, ALA.-- Fort Payne Police Department received a call at approximately 12:30 am on Sunday, January 15th that an accident had occurred on I-59 N…
DeKalb County Basketball Tournament
By Marla Jones Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com FYFFE, Ala.-- 98-3 Wild Country will be covering the semifinals and finals of the Varsity Girls and Varsity Boys games of the DeKalb County Basketball…
Fort Payne Police Department Activity for January 9 thru January 12, 2023
Monday January 9 thIncidents 1 ArrestsTammy Sue Northrup, age 57 of Fort Payne, was arrested on Two Warrants for Failure toAppear at 3:21 pm 1 Accident with 0 Injuries Tuesday January…
Felony Assault on a Police Officer
Press Release POWELL, Ala.-- On 01/15/23, The Powell Police Department responded to a call for service, the caller advised a female was nude and screaming at neighbors from her mobile home.…
Rental Property With Surprising Amenities
By Marla Ballard Reporter MENTONE, AL. - An incredible mountain view, fireplaces and pit, a private chef, a yoga instructor, and art class are just some of the amenities that await…
Rainsville to Surplus City Vehicles
By Marla Jones Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com Rainsville, Ala.-- The Rainsville City Council held their first meeting of the year on Wednesday, January 4. The Council approved in an earlier meeting to…