PHOTO: Robert Carl Bannon of Ider was arrested by the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office for having contact with his victim.(DeKalb County Sheriff's Office) By Staff Reports FORT PAYNE, Ala. — According to…
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DeKalb County Schools announcement regarding Monday's Eclipse
PHOTO: Over the weekend, DeKalb County Schools was notified that the glasses that were purchased for viewing the eclipse were not, "sourced from a recommended manufacturer," and were not recommended for use.…
VIDEO: Fort Payne passes Penny Sales Tax Increase
PHOTO: Councilmen Gerald Taylor and Wade Hill discuss the issue before voting. (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — (Full Video at the Bottom) In…
Fort Payne PD: One arrested, another injured after a fight at Ole Tymer's
By Staff Reports FORT PAYNE, Ala. — According to a release by the Fort Payne Police Department: On Sunday August 13th at approximately 1:30 in the morning a disturbance broke out…
Fort Payne man arrested on several charges following threatening communications
PHOTO: Andrew Michael Hussey, 43 of Fort Payne was arrested on several charges stemming from threatening electronic communications sent to several victims in the Fort Payne area. (Fort Payne Police Department) By…
VIDEO: Zoning application for 'My Father's House' withdrawn
PHOTO: Katina Blanchett discusses the proposed home to the crowd at a meeting of the Rainsville Zoning Board. (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) RAINSVILLE, Ala. — At tonight's meeting of the Rainsville…
Ider Town employee arrested on four felony counts of theft
("Town of Ider" | wikipedia.org) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com IDER, Ala. — On Friday at approximately 5:30 pm, an employee with the Town of Ider was arrested regarding theft from…
VIDEO: Republican primary for DeKalb County Sheriff takes shape
PHOTO: Chief Deputy Michael Edmondson announced his run for Sheriff this morning at the DeKalb County Republican Breakfast Club, and already declared candidate, Valley Head Police Chief Nick Welden addresses the…