PHOTO: Councilman Wade Hill discusses the 2018 Budget before its approval. (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — (Full Video at the Bottom) The Fort…
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TEAM OF THE WEEK: Valley Head Tigers earn first regional win
PHOTO: Valley Head battled the Gaylesville Trojans, defeating them 29-2 in region play. (Marla Jones | Southern Torch) Marla Jones, Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com VALLEY HEAD, Ala — The Valley Head Tigers won…
Fort Payne Police Report for Monday, Oct. 9 - Thursday, Oct. 12
By Staff Reports FORT PAYNE, Ala. — The following are reported incidents, arrests, and accidents from the Fort Payne Police Department for Monday, October 9 – Thursday, October 12. MONDAY, October 9 Reported Incidents (10/9)…
BREAKING: Police Chiefs get together to solve Henagar school burglary
PHOTO: Billy Blake, 40 of Fort Payne, was booked on charges related to the September 29 burglary at Henagar Junior High School (Mugshot not available as of print). By Tyler Pruett,…
Adamsburg Christian holds 'Law Enforcement Appreciation Day'
PHOTO: Adamsburg Christian Students conduct a presentation for law enforcement officers from around the county as part of their annual, 'Law Enforcement Appreciation Day.' (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By Tyler Pruett,…
Crossville dedicates basketball court to Hunter Jones
PHOTO: On Sunday, friends and family of Hunter Jones, who tragically passed away in an ATV accident earlier in the year, gathered to dedicated a new basketball court in Crossville's Town Park.…
Fort Payne Police Report for Friday, Oct. 6 – Sunday, Oct. 8
By Staff Reports FORT PAYNE, Ala. — The following are reported incidents, arrests, and accidents from the Fort Payne Police Department for Friday, Oct. 6 – Sunday, Oct. 8. FRIDAY, October 6 Reported Incidents (10/6)…
Locals meet with Governor Ivey regarding new Communication System
PHOTO: (Left to Right) Mentone Police Chief Brad Gregg, Deputy Director of the DeKalb County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) Michael Posey, and President of the DeKalb County Chiefs of Police Association…