PHOTO: Michael Duran Havis, 28 of Guntersville was arrested by the Fort Payne Police Department after calling 911 and reporting that a black male in a hoodie was firing shots in…
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Why I support Roy Moore for U.S. Senate
(Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) The following letter was submitted to the Editor by DeKalb County Citizen Robert Crumley on Wednesday, November 29, 2017. If you have a letter to the…
Nationally acclaimed actor Sandra Lafferty works with Fort Payne students
PHOTO: Sandra Lafferty, who has more than 60 television and films credits including The Hunger Games and Walk the Line, talks to Fort Payne High School Drama students. (Contributed Photo | Randy…
FPHS Students Teach Empathy lessons at Wills Valley
Contributed by Regina Boatwright, Wills Valley Elementary School Guidance Counselor FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Through weekly lessons, second graders learn the art and skill of relating to others. Since January of…
Man arrested for steroids, several other arrests
PHOTO: Nathan Williams, 40 of Ider was arrested and charged with unlawful possession of controlled substance and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia. (DeKalb County Sheriff's Office) By Staff Reports FORT PAYNE, Ala.…
Rainsville Fire Department starts program to put detectors in homes
(File Photo) By Staff Reports RAINSVILLE, Ala. — Rainsville Fire/Rescue Chief Willimac Wright issued a statement on a new program the department is doing to help ensure more residences have smoke…
Two arrested after Federal agents raid home in Centre
PHOTO: Jeff J. Lowe and Janice M. Lowe, both of Centre, were arrested after a meth lab and firearms were found during a joint raid between Cherokee County Deputies and the…
VIDEO: DeKalb Co. Commission approves vacation on portions of two roads
PHOTO: DeKalb County Engineer Ben Luther asks the commission to approve the vacation of several areas of county roads. (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com FORT…