PHOTO: The Sylvania Junior Beta Club present their winning competition for the board. The team won second place in the state competition and second place in the national competition in Orlando this…
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For Bobby Ledbetter, it's about more than selling cars!
PHOTO: Bobby Ledbetter of Twin City Used Cars does more than just sell quality used cars, he goes above and beyond to support the community! (Twin City Used Cars | Facebook.com)…
DeKalb County Sheriff's Office now equipped to handle cyber crimes
(File Photo) By Staff Reports FORT PAYNE, Ala. — According to the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office: In today’s high-tech environment our law enforcement officers face new challenges with cyber criminals manipulating…
12 new buses take to the roads for DeKalb County Schools
PHOTO: DeKalb County superintendent, board members, and employees with the new buses! Pictured: Dewayne White-Shop Foreman, Jason Mayfield-Chief of Staff, Matt Sharp-Board Member, Dr. Jason Barnett-Superintendent, Mark Richards-Board Member, Dr. Keith Atchley-Transportation Supervisor,…
Ider sex offender re-arrested for contacting victim
PHOTO: Robert Carl Bannon of Ider was arrested by the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office for having contact with his victim.(DeKalb County Sheriff's Office) By Staff Reports FORT PAYNE, Ala. — According to…
DeKalb County Schools announcement regarding Monday's Eclipse
PHOTO: Over the weekend, DeKalb County Schools was notified that the glasses that were purchased for viewing the eclipse were not, "sourced from a recommended manufacturer," and were not recommended for use.…
VIDEO: Fort Payne passes Penny Sales Tax Increase
PHOTO: Councilmen Gerald Taylor and Wade Hill discuss the issue before voting. (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — (Full Video at the Bottom) In…
Fort Payne PD: One arrested, another injured after a fight at Ole Tymer's
By Staff Reports FORT PAYNE, Ala. — According to a release by the Fort Payne Police Department: On Sunday August 13th at approximately 1:30 in the morning a disturbance broke out…