PHOTO: Councilman Wade Hill discusses the 2018 Budget before its approval. (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — (Full Video at the Bottom) The Fort…
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TEAM OF THE WEEK: Valley Head Tigers earn first regional win
PHOTO: Valley Head battled the Gaylesville Trojans, defeating them 29-2 in region play. (Marla Jones | Southern Torch) Marla Jones, Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com VALLEY HEAD, Ala — The Valley Head Tigers won…
Fort Payne Police Report for Monday, Oct. 9 - Thursday, Oct. 12
By Staff Reports FORT PAYNE, Ala. — The following are reported incidents, arrests, and accidents from the Fort Payne Police Department for Monday, October 9 – Thursday, October 12. MONDAY, October 9 Reported Incidents (10/9)…
UPDATE: Escaped work release inmate caught in Rome
PHOTO: Last night, Jimmy Wayne Blair was caught in Rome after leaving a job site while on a work release program. (Cherokee County Sheriff's Office) By Staff Reports CENTRE, Ala. — According to…
VIDEO: Rainsville City Council Meeting, October 16, 2017
PHOTO: Citizen Sonjia Pittman addresses the council on the Maple Avenue paving situation. By Staff Reports RAINSVILLE, Ala. — To start the October 16, 2017 Rainsville City Council workshop, Police Chief Kevin Smith…
BREAKING: Police Chiefs get together to solve Henagar school burglary
PHOTO: Billy Blake, 40 of Fort Payne, was booked on charges related to the September 29 burglary at Henagar Junior High School (Mugshot not available as of print). By Tyler Pruett,…
Cherokee Co. Deputies searching for inmate who left job site
PHOTO: (Cherokee County Sheriff's Office) By Staff Reports CENTRE, Ala. — According to Cherokee County Sheriff Jeff Shaver: Investigators and deputies are searching for a work release inmate who left the job…
Adamsburg Christian holds 'Law Enforcement Appreciation Day'
PHOTO: Adamsburg Christian Students conduct a presentation for law enforcement officers from around the county as part of their annual, 'Law Enforcement Appreciation Day.' (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By Tyler Pruett,…