PHOTO: The 1999 shooting at Columbine High School made law enforcement agencies across the country rethink their tactics during active shooter situations. The reaction of officers on the scene in Florida earlier…
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Man steals beverage truck, then assaults police officers in Collinsville
PHOTO: 39 year old La Morris Strickland of Roanoke, Alabama was arrested after stealing a beverage struck, and then assaulting police officers. (Collinsville Police Department) By Staff Reports COLLINSVILLE, Ala. — According…
Republican Commission President Ricky Harcrow seeking re-election
PHOTO: (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By Staff Reports FORT PAYNE, Ala. — DeKalb County Commission President Ricky Harcrow is announcing his candidacy for reelection. Mr. Harcrow is a resident of Ider…
Woman arrested for meth and spice at Scottsboro motel
PHOTO: Sandy LeAnn Chambers (25 of Sulligent) was charged with unlawful possession of controlled substances for meth and spice along with possession of drug paraphernalia after drug activity was reported at…
Hazel Haynes to run for DeKalb County Board of Education, District 4
(Contributed Photo) By Staff Reports FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Hazel Haynes is a candidate for DeKalb County Board of Education, District Four. She is a graduate of Ider High School, Northeast…
Hoover woman charged with stealing nearly $200,000 from non-profit
By Staff Reports BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — According to the office of U.S. Attorney Jay E. Town: Federal prosecutors today charged a former YWCA child care director for stealing nearly $200,000 from…
Fort Payne unveils new flag
PHOTO: The new Fort Payne flag is a combination of two designs from Jeff White and Constance Price. By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Towards the end of…
Hanes co-sponsoring bill to arm teachers in wake of Florida shooting
PHOTO: Representative Tommy Hanes (R - Bryant) is co-sponsoring Rep. Ainsworth's legislation to allow trained school administrative staff and teachers to carry a firearm on campus. (Contributed Photo) By Staff Reports SCOTTSBORO,…