PHOTO: Law Enforcement discovered Alberto Pablo Felipe, 36 of Fort Payne, deceased after a domestic situation reported on County Road 232 turned violent last week. (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By…
Tag: Cherokee County
Four arrested for possessing Narcotics and Stolen Property
PHOTO: Justin Thompson, Erica Tyler, Heather Thompson, and Timothy Hall were arrested earlier today at a residence on County Road 115, between Cedar Bluff and the Georgia Line (Cherokee County Sheriff's…
Local Cleanup Crew can respond to five Counties in 30 Minutes
PHOTO: The Fort Payne-based cleanup team provides residents of DeKalb, Marshall, Jackson, Cherokee, and now Etowah Counties with Fire, Water, and Mold damage cleanup and restoration. (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By…
Gun Rights to be a Big Topic in 2017 legislative session
PHOTO: Several bills have already been filed to strengthen gun rights within the state. (File Photo) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Many bills that have been filed…
Senator Williams’ bill seeks to protect Alabamians Privacy
PHOTO: The ‘Alabama Privacy Act,’ which will be up for debate this year, seeks to protect the rights of the population at large. (File Photo | Wikimedia Commons) By Tyler Pruett,…
Cedar Bluff man arrested for drugs after brief pursuit
PHOTO: Adam Kane Wright, 18 of Cedar Bluff, led police on a brief pursuit before being arrested on ten different charges, including unlawful possession of a firearm and drugs. By Staff…
Amendment Two will Protect State Park funding
PHOTO: Amendment 2, which will be decided by voters on November 8, seeks to protect funding for our state parks. (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com…
2 from Fort Payne arrested in Cherokee Co. after chase, third escapes
By Staff Reports CENTRE, Ala. — Two Fort Payne residents were arrested on Tuesday afternoon after a vehicle and foot pursuit in Cherokee County, while a third suspect remains at large.…