By Staff Reports FORT PAYNE, Ala. — What seemed to be a normal Fourth of July weekend, quickly turned into the busiest ever for the Fischer Rescue Squad (FRS). At 3:56…
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Fort Payne resident killed in July 4 crash
By Staff Reports FORT PAYNE, Ala. — According to a statement released by the Fort Payne Police Department, on July 4, the scene of a single motorcycle accident was discovered in…
BOE secures new 12-bus fleet for DeKalb Schools
By Joseph M. Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala.—The DeKalb County Board of Education (BOE) received a special delivery on Thursday with the arrival of 12 new school buses valued at over…
Jones will seek reelection in Rainsville
By Joseph M. Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala.— Rainsville Mayor Nick Jones announced last week that he will seek reelection as the city’s mayor. Municipal elections will be held Aug. 23, 2016…
Police continue investigation into Ider Discount Drugs robbery
Theft reportedly well-planned, efficiently executed By Joseph M. Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com IDER, Ala.—Police are still investigating a break-in and theft that occurred at Ider Discount Drugs at 10705 Alabama Highway 75 in…
DeKalb County mourns loss of murdered EMT
By Tyler Pruett tyler@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — At approximately 4:30 a.m. Monday morning, Fort Payne Police were dispatched to check on the welfare of a female resident at an apartment…
DeKalb County celebrates July 4th holiday
By Joseph M. Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com DEKALB COUNTY, Ala.— There will be plenty to do in DeKalb County over the next few days as a number of communities prepare for Independence Day…
Memorial service for Ashley Scott announced
Featured image: Ashley Lynn Scott, 25 (Photo from Dekalb Ambulance Service) By Staff Reports FORT PAYNE, Ala.— In a statement released by the Dekalb Ambulance Service (DAS), a memorial service has been…