PHOTO: Ricky Shane Flynt (40 of Centre) and Cody J. Haney (24 of Centre) were arrested yesterday on charges related to drug distribution. (Cherokee County Sheriff's Office) By Staff Reports CENTRE, Ala.…
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Rainsville PD now taking applications for next Citizen's Police Academy
PHOTO: Rainsville Police Chief Kevin Smith conducts a review at the final classroom session of the second . (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. — The…
Emergency warming stations available in DeKalb during bitter cold
(File Photo) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — With temperatures remaining bitter cold throughout the weekend, warming stations are available in DeKalb County to those without heat. The…
Centre native announces run for Senate District 10
PHOTO: Centre native Andrew Jones, a small business owner and farmer, has announced his campaign for District 10 in the Alabama State Senate. The seat is currently occupied by Senator Phil Williams…
Students receive scholarship from Mentone Foundation
PHOTO: MERF 2018 Scholarship winners, Pictured Left to right: August Shanklin, Devin Leps, Brooke Moore, Kara Goss and Josie Crider. (Not pictured are Sarah Blalock and Angela Hadley). (Contributed Photo | MERF) …
Summer McWhorter appointed Assistant District Attorney for DeKalb/Cherokee
PHOTO: Summer McWhorter, DeKalb and Cherokee's newest Assistant District Attorney, with Judge Shaunathan Bell and District Attorney Mike O'Dell. (Contributed Photo) By Staff Reports FORT PAYNE, Ala. — On January 1, 2018,…
Rainsville Police Department: Three arrested after shooting
PHOTO: Aaron Wilson (18), Amy Wilson (39), and Michael Gass (44 ) (no photo available), all of Rainsville, were arrested on Friday in connection to a shooting that occurred in Rainsville.…
DeKalb County arrests seven in traffic stops over the weekend
PHOTO: Seven were reportedly arrested during traffic stops on drug charges from December 29th through the 31st. The sheriff's office reported there were no booking photos available at this time. We've…