PHOTO: Tax Enforcement and Animal Cruelty investigator Clayburn Simpson discusses the new law's implications at this morning's meeting of the DeKalb County Commission. (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By Tyler Pruett,…
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Owners of dogs in Section attack arrested for negligent homicide
PHOTO: Brian and Melody Graden (43 and 45 of Section) were arrested on charges of Negligent Homicide and 4 counts each of failing to vaccinate the animals involved in the December…
UPDATE: Dogs involved in fatal attack in Section put down
PHOTO: On Monday, the time for appeal expired for the four dogs involved in the fatal attack in Section in early December. Yesterday morning, the dogs were euthanized. (Tyler Pruett | Southern…
Fate of dogs and owners still in question month after deadly attack
PHOTO: A month after the deadly dog attack in Section that took the life of Emily Colvin, the fate of the dogs and the owners are still being decided in Jackson…
VIDEO: Animal Control discussed in Fort Payne after tragic dog attack
PHOTO: Rachel Abrams, whose niece was killed by dogs recently on Sand Mountain, addresses the Fort Payne Council meeting regarding the dog attack. (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By Tyler Pruett,…
Woman killed by Pack of Dogs on Sand Mountain
(File Photo) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com SECTION, Ala.— According to Jackson County Sheriff Chuck Phillips, shortly before 9 am in Jackson County, near the DeKalb County line on Sand Mountain,…
VIDEO: Dog Attack Victim addresses the Rainsville Council; Council Passes Ordinance
PHOTO: Gary Haymon discusses his recent dog attack at the Rainsville City Council meeting earlier. (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. — (Video at the Bottom) At…
Health Department: Dog that attacked to be released Monday
PHOTO: According to the DeKalb County Health Department, the dog involved in last week's attack will be released to the owner on Monday. The department pointed out that with no effective leash…