PHOTO: Sign near the old Mentone Springs Hotel, showing festival-goers where to go at last year's Colorfest. (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) Contributed by John Dersham, Executive Director, DeKalb County Tourism MENTONE,…
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Two arrested at Bridgeport motel on drug charges
PHOTO: Tammy Soard (47 of Bridgeport) and William Joel Soard (56 of Section) were arrested on drug charges at the Hess Motor Inn in Bridgeport. (Jackson County Sheriff's Office) By Staff Reports …
Warrants leads to drug seizure in Section
PHOTO: Law enforcement arrived in Section to serve Katherine Michelle Thrift, 41, two warrants for her arrest. Thrift would end up getting an additional 5 charges when the Jackson County Sheriff's…
Fort Payne Police Report for Friday, Oct. 13 - Sunday, Oct. 15
By Staff Reports FORT PAYNE, Ala. — The following are reported incidents, arrests, and accidents from the Fort Payne Police Department for Friday, Oct. 13 – Sunday, Oct. 15. FRIDAY, October 13 Reported Incidents (10/13)…
VIDEO: Fort Payne Council passes 2018 Municipal Budget
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…
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…