By Marla Jones, Reporter marla@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. — Many Rainsville residents will notice that work has begun at the Rainsville crossing of Highways 35 and 75. This endeavor is a federal…
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Geraldine, Sylvania bands to Perform in D.C.!
PHOTO: Both Geraldine and Sylvania's marching bands will be performing at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. on October 7, 2018! (Marla Jones | Southern Torch) By Marla Jones, Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com DEKALB,…
Vehicles stolen on Sand Mountain located
(File Photo) By Staff Reports FORT PAYNE, Ala. — According to the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office: The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Deputies, Investigators and Sylvania Police Chief Darren Myers have been working together…
Mentone's Annual 'Colorfest' this Weekend! (Full Schedule)
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,…
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…