By Staff Reports FORT PAYNE, Ala. — The following are reported incidents, arrests, and accidents from the Fort Payne Police Department for Friday, June 9 – Sunday, June 11. FRIDAY, June 9 Reported Incidents (6/9) Duty…

By Staff Reports FORT PAYNE, Ala. — The following are reported incidents, arrests, and accidents from the Fort Payne Police Department for Friday, June 9 – Sunday, June 11. FRIDAY, June 9 Reported Incidents (6/9) Duty…
PHOTO: Cherokee County Investigator Matt Sims recently won the Arkansas State International Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA) tournament. (Cherokee County Sheriff's Office) By Staff Reports CENTRE, Ala. — On May 20, 2017 Cherokee…
PHOTO: Henagar Town Councilman Jeff McCurdy is running for Circuit Judge of the 9th Judicial Circuit, representing DeKalb and Cherokee Counties. (Jeff McCurdy for Circuit Judge) By Staff Reports FORT PAYNE, Ala –…
PHOTO: The 3 car wreck occurred at the intersection of Highway 75 and Newsome Lane in Sylvania. (Contributed Photo) By Staff Reports tyler@southerntorch.com SYLVANIA, Ala. — The 3 car wreck occurred at the intersection…
PHOTO: Congressman Mike Rogers, who represents Alabama's third congressional district, has officially endorsed Congressman Mo Brooks. (Mo Brooks for Senate) By Staff Reports HUNTSVILLE, Ala — Yesterday, Congressman Mike Rogers (R-AL-03) announced his…
PHOTO: State of Alabama Auditor Jim Zeigler at the Mid Alabama Republican Club in Vestavia Hills earlier this year. (Jim Ziegler's Office) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Alabama…
PHOTO: Shane Curtis Walker, 26 of Albertville was found in possession of methamphetamine last Friday after a search of his vehicle. (DeKalb County Sheriff's Office) By Staff Reports CROSSVILLE, Ala. — On Friday,…
PHOTO: Last night, a DeKalb County Deputy was hit head on while traveling on Highway 68. (DeKalb County Sheriff's Office) By Staff Reports FORT PAYNE, Ala. — At about 11pm last night…