PHOTO: Charles Edward Murrell (52 of Fort Payne) was arrested for Menacing and Disorderly conduct after making threatening remarks about juveniles in his neighborhood. (Fort Payne Police Department) By Staff Reports FORT PAYNE,…
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Man Arrested for Attempt to Murder
PHOTO: Mark Shane Tucker was extradited back to DeKalb County after being arrested for unknown charges in Louisiana. By Staff Reports DEKALB COUNTY, Ala. — According to the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office: The Sheriff's Office…
Welden steps down as head of Chiefs Association to dedicate time to campaign
PHOTO: Valley Head Police Chief Nick Welden addresses the DeKalb County Chiefs of Police Association at Kelly's Kitchen yesterday. (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala.…
VIDEO: Flags raised at DeKalb County Patriot's Park in Fort Payne
PHOTO: Members of the Fort Payne High School JROTC raise the flags at Fort Payne Patriot's Park; located as you enter the city on Alabama Highway 35. (Tyler Pruett | Southern…
Three Etowah Co. Deputies awarded the 'Medal of Valor' at State Capitol
PHOTO: (Left to right) Senator Phil Williams, Sheriff Todd Entrekin, Representative Becky Nordgren, Etowah Co. Deputies Andy Reed, Hayden Clements and Tyler Cline, along with Representative Mack Butler. (Contributed Photo | Alabama Senate)…
Mobileocity is now open on Gault Avenue in Fort Payne!
PHOTO: Mobileocity provides cell phone repair, accessories, and prepaid. They are located at 1517 Gault Avenue North. Hours: 8 am - 8 pm, Monday - Saturday, and 11 am - 6…
Sign the petition to help Fort Payne demolish the old Hospital!
PHOTO: The City of Fort Payne has started a petition drive for state assistance in demolishing the old DeKalb General Hospital. The presence of toxic mold and asbestos makes the building unusable…
Huntsville man charged with attempting to provide material support to ISIS
PHOTO: Aziz Ihab Sayyed (23 of Huntsville) plead guilty to a charge of attempting to provide material support or resources to a foreign terrorist organization. (Huntsville Police Department) By Staff…