PHOTO: Over a period of several months, the Xtreme Express Convenience, located on Gault Ave North in Fort Payne, leaked approximately 40,000 gallons of gas into the ground. (Tyler Pruett |…
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Fort Payne Police Report, Friday, Jan. 20 – Sunday, Jan. 22
By Staff Reports FORT PAYNE, Ala. — The following are reported incidents, arrests, and accidents from the Fort Payne Police Department for Friday, Jan. 20 – Sunday, Jan. 22. FRIDAY, January 20 Reported Incidents (1/20) Criminal…
Fort Payne Police Report, Monday, Jan. 16 – Thursday, Jan. 19
By Staff Reports FORT PAYNE, Ala. — The following are reported incidents, arrests, and accidents from the Fort Payne Police Department for Monday, January 16 – Thursday, January 19. MONDAY, January 16 Reported Incidents (1/16) Theft of…
County Commission recognizes Fyffe State Champions (VIDEO)
PHOTO: The DeKalb County Commission presented the 2016 Fyffe High School Football and Cheerleading teams with resolutions in recognition for winning both state championships. (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By Tyler Pruett,…
The Summit of Fort Payne - God's Sanctuary for Hope and Healing
Contributed by Sonjia Pittman FORT PAYNE, Ala. — The Summit is a faith based 12-month residential recovery and intensive discipleship program for women struggling with life controlling problems including drugs and…
County EMA announces ‘Emergency Tax Free Weekend’
PHOTO: In response to the 2011 tornadoes, for one weekend each year citizens can purchase disaster preparedness items tax free. (DeKalb County EMA) By C. Campbell, Staff Writer cody@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE,…
Fort Payne Police Report, Friday, Jan. 13 – Sunday, Jan. 15
By Staff Reports FORT PAYNE, Ala. — The following are reported incidents, arrests, and accidents from the Fort Payne Police Department for Friday, Jan. 13 – Sunday, Jan. 15. FRIDAY, January 13 Reported Incidents (1/13) Theft…
Trump sticks to campaign promises in inauguration speech
By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com WASHINGTON, D.C. — Earlier today, Donald Trump was sworn in as the 45th President of the United States. In his first speech as president, Trump…