PHOTO: Bradley Ryan Williams, 32 of Rainsville, and Dana Lynn Hurley, 43 of Fyffe, were arrested after a DeKalb County K-9 unit, Yogi located narcotics in separate traffic stops. (The DeKalb County Sheriff's…
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Week Four Legislative Update
By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com MONTGOMERY, Ala. — The state legislature is in it’s fourth week. Here’s an update on what’s going on in Montgomery, with DeKalb County Senators and…
Fort Payne Council authorizes legal action against DeKalb County (VIDEO)
PHOTO: City Attorney Rocky Watson discusses the dispute regarding the County's decision to implement fees for the housing of prisoners in the county jail. (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By Tyler…
DeKalb County Commission Meeting, January 10, 2017 (VIDEO)
By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — In their first meeting of 2017, the DeKalb County Commission convened last Tuesday. The commission addressed the following items: Road Department: Road…
Two arrested on warrants in Grove Oak after tips
By Staff Reports GROVE OAK, Ala. — The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office received multiple anonymous phone calls about possible illegal activity going on at a residence on County Road 19 in Grove…
Rainsville City Council Meeting, December 5 (VIDEO)
By Staff Reports RAINSVILLE, Ala. – The Rainsville City Council convened at their new time of 4:15 pm (workshop) and 5:00 pm (regular meeting) at the Rainsville City Annex. Citizen Sonjia Pittman…
County bus garage can stay in Fort Payne for now
By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — The City of Fort Payne has agreed to put off the eviction of the county bus garage until further notice. According to…
Fort Payne council passes balanced budget, pay raise for city employees (VIDEO)
By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — On Tuesday, November 15, at noon, the Fort Payne City Council held its first meeting with the new city council members.…