PHOTO: According to the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office, the two missing Dawson teens have been located safe. (File Photo) By Staff Reports FORT PAYNE, Ala. — (Updated: Saturday, October 21, 12:50 pm) According to…
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Fort Payne Police Report for Monday, Oct. 16 - Thursday, Oct. 19
By Staff Reports FORT PAYNE, Ala. — The following are reported incidents, arrests, and accidents from the Fort Payne Police Department for Monday, October 16 – Thursday, October 19. MONDAY, October 16 Reported Incidents (10/16)…
Moore responds to opponent's 'Embarrassment' comment
PHOTO: Moore speaking at a Baptist Church. On Thursday, Moore issued a scathing response to Democratic Nominee Doug Jones' comment that Alabama is an, "embarrassment." (Wikimedia Commons) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor…
MOVING ON: Rainsville Sues Chavies Bridge Property Owner Holdouts
PHOTO: The City of Rainsville has been seeking to replace the aging bridge on Chavies Road. Now the council is pursuing condemnation on a piece of property needed for the right-of-way…
IMPROVEMENT: Construction at Crossroads a big upgrade, according to Taheri
By Marla Jones, Reporter marla@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. — Many Rainsville residents will notice that work has begun at the Rainsville crossing of Highways 35 and 75. This endeavor is a federal…
Geraldine, Sylvania bands to Perform in D.C.!
PHOTO: Both Geraldine and Sylvania's marching bands will be performing at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. on October 7, 2018! (Marla Jones | Southern Torch) By Marla Jones, Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com DEKALB,…
Vehicles stolen on Sand Mountain located
(File Photo) By Staff Reports FORT PAYNE, Ala. — According to the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office: The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Deputies, Investigators and Sylvania Police Chief Darren Myers have been working together…
Mentone's Annual 'Colorfest' this Weekend! (Full Schedule)
PHOTO: Sign near the old Mentone Springs Hotel, showing festival-goers where to go at last year's Colorfest. (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) Contributed by John Dersham, Executive Director, DeKalb County Tourism MENTONE,…