PHOTO: Mary Elizabeth Stevenson, age 37 of Fort Payne was arrested for Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol and Endangering the Welfare of a Child yesterday after being arrested when she…
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New Beginnings for C.P. Auto Parts in Rainsville
PHOTO: CP Auto Parts' sign in Rainsville has been a daily inspiration and motivation for many years. The store has recently been sold to new owners, but Donna Harris and the…
Man arrested in Fort Payne after making fake "shots fired" call to 911
PHOTO: Michael Duran Havis, 28 of Guntersville was arrested by the Fort Payne Police Department after calling 911 and reporting that a black male in a hoodie was firing shots in…
FPHS Students Teach Empathy lessons at Wills Valley
Contributed by Regina Boatwright, Wills Valley Elementary School Guidance Counselor FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Through weekly lessons, second graders learn the art and skill of relating to others. Since January of…
Man arrested for steroids, several other arrests
PHOTO: Nathan Williams, 40 of Ider was arrested and charged with unlawful possession of controlled substance and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia. (DeKalb County Sheriff's Office) By Staff Reports FORT PAYNE, Ala.…
Rainsville Fire Department starts program to put detectors in homes
(File Photo) By Staff Reports RAINSVILLE, Ala. — Rainsville Fire/Rescue Chief Willimac Wright issued a statement on a new program the department is doing to help ensure more residences have smoke…
Fort Payne council approves grant application for sewer project
PHOTO: Earlier today, the Fort Payne City Council held a Special Called Meeting to authorized the city to apply for a grant that would begin a new sewer project. The project…
VIDEO: Roy Moore holds campaign rally in Henagar
PHOTO: Roy Moore addresses the media and supporters at the Henagar Community Center earlier tonight. (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com HENAGAR, Ala — (Video at the…