PHOTO: According to Fort Payne Police Chief Randy Bynum, a dog is recovering after being shot by a crossbow on Tuesday. Investigators are currently working to find who was responsible. (Fort…
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UPDATE: Dogs involved in fatal attack in Section put down
PHOTO: On Monday, the time for appeal expired for the four dogs involved in the fatal attack in Section in early December. Yesterday morning, the dogs were euthanized. (Tyler Pruett | Southern…
Tennis lessons to benefit Friends of Adoption Center
PHOTO: On Saturday, licensed USPTA Instructor and shelter pet owner Dan Berry will be giving tennis lessons to benefit the Friends of the DeKalb Co-AL Animal Adoption Center. (Contributed Photo | Friends of the…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Dead Dogs Walking
(File Photo) The following letter was submitted to the Southern Torch by Kim Lewis of 1006 Airport Rd West, Fort Payne, Alabama 35967. To the Editor: Dead Dogs Walking Our…
VIDEO: Fort Payne council votes to allow 'Death Penalty' for vicious dogs
PHOTO: Fort Payne City Attorney Rocky Watson discusses a revised ordinance on, "Addressing Animal Controls Within the City" at today's (May 16) council meeting. (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By Tyler…
Rainsville dog attack victim speaks out
PHOTO: Gary Haymon, retired Pastor of the Rainsville Church of God, was viciously attacked by a dog last week. (Gary Haymon) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. – A near-fatal…
OPED: USDA Should end indiscriminate poisoning
PHOTO: The M-44 "Cyanide Bomb" is used by the USDA Wildlife Services Division to kill coyotes. (USDA.gov| Bannock County Sheriff's Office) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. — Back in…
Five winners announced for the Loomis Bros. Circus Tickets!
PHOTO: The Loomis Bros. Circus will be in Rainsville next week! (http://loomiscircus.com) By Staff Reports RAINSVILLE, Ala. — We've held our drawing for the five individual family packs of tickets for the Loomis…