PHOTO: The Rainsville Police Department and Fire Department are teaming up tomorrow to hold the first annual "Badges United for Kids" in the Rainsville City Park. (Rainsville Police Department | Rainsville Fire…
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18-Wheeler rips down Power Poles in Collinsville
PHOTO: Crews from the Sand Mountain Electric Cooperative rehang the lines. (Kristy Gallagher | Southern Torch) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com COLLINSVILLE, Ala. — Earlier, an 18-wheeler traveling on Highway 11 through…
Two arrested after attempting to flee DeKalb County Deputy
PHOTO: Jose Guadalupe Perez, 28 of Albertville and Miguel DeJesus, 22 of Kilpatrick were apprehended after attempting to flee a DeKalb County Deputy early Thursday morning. (DeKalb County Sheriff's Office) By Staff Reports…
Deputies make arrest on burglary warrant, second arrested after running through fence in Fyffe
PHOTO: Kenneth Allen Gregory (Right) of Fort Payne was arrested last Thursday on multiple warrants stemming from a break-in. Aaron Bruce Weaver (Left) of Fyffe was arrested last Friday after running through a…
VIDEO: Fort Payne Council moves to let public decide on Sunday Sales
PHOTO: Fort Payne City Council President Brian Baine discusses his views on Alcohol Sales in the Fort Payne city limits. (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com FORT…
Fort Payne Police Report for Friday, Sep. 15 - Sunday, Sep. 17
By Staff Reports FORT PAYNE, Ala. — The following are reported incidents, arrests, and accidents from the Fort Payne Police Department for Friday, September 15 – Sunday, September 17. FRIDAY, September 15 Reported Incidents (9/15)…
Fort Payne Council to consider Sunday Alcohol Sales
PHOTO: Beer being delivered earlier today at the South End Market in Fort Payne. Owner Jodie Phillips is in favor of the change, and said it's necessary to satisfy the wants…
Collinsville PD makes multiple drug arrests last week
PHOTO: (Top) On Monday, September 11, four were arrested at the residence of Johnny Ray Burt after a search stemming from numerous complaints from the public about traffic coming and going. (Bottom)…