PHOTO: Former Fort Payne Councilman Walter Watson addresses the meeting regarding the decision to move forward with Sunday Sales with a council vote. (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By Tyler Pruett, Managing…
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John Baker officially announces campaign platform for DeKalb County Sheriff
PHOTO: Former Democratic State Representative and State Senator John Baker issued a statement formally announcing his platform for DeKalb County Sheriff in 2018. Baker will face the winner of the Republican Primary…
Fort Payne woman found in possession of more drugs during arrest
PHOTO: Drug Task Force Agents went to to serve two Felony Warrants for Unlawful Distribution to Annetta Detrice Dennis (36 of Fort Payne) and found more drugs during the arrest. (Fort Payne Police…
Traffic stop results in arrests
PHOTO: Horton, Brown, and Beasley were all arrested over the weekend at traffic stops. By Staff Reports DEKALB COUNTY, Ala. —According to the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office: On March 3rd DeKalb County Deputies…
Fort Payne PD asking for public's help locating theft suspects
PHOTO: The Fort Payne Police Department is asking for the public's help in identifying individuals thought to be involved in unrelated theft cases. (Fort Payne Police Department) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor …
Inside the Statehouse: Assessing the Alabama Legislature
PHOTO: Steve Flowers is Alabama’s leading political columnist. His weekly column appears in over 60 Alabama newspapers. He served 16 years in the state legislature. Steve may be reached at www.steveflowers.us. By…
Antique tractor stolen from Cherokee County recovered last week
PHOTO: Cherokee County Sheriff's Office Investigator Brent Snead recovered the 1960 International with the assistance of Game and Fish Officer Jody Yancey and the Calhoun County Sheriff's Office. (Cherokee County Sheriff's…
Justice Department calls foul on "bulletproof backpack" claims by the Mainstream Media
PHOTO: Body armor plates such as these are officially certified by the National Institute of Justice and will defeat most rifle rounds. In the wake of the Parkland, Florida shooting, a…