Marla Jones, Managing Editormarla@southerntorch.com POWELL, ALA. -During routine patrol, Powell Police Officer Gage Wilson and Chief Stephen Malone observed a vehicle that had an altered tag. A sharpie was used to…

Marla Jones, Managing Editormarla@southerntorch.com POWELL, ALA. -During routine patrol, Powell Police Officer Gage Wilson and Chief Stephen Malone observed a vehicle that had an altered tag. A sharpie was used to…
Every Monday, By His Hands Outreach Ministry -The By His Hands Outreach Ministry will host a soup kitchen beginning on Mondays at 6pm. The Clothes Closet will be open Monday through…
PHOTO: Billy Edward Blake (41 of Fort Payne) has been charged with a burglary at Flat Rock School. (Jackson County Sheriff's Office) By Staff Reports FLAT ROCK, Ala. — According to the Jackson County…
PHOTO: (Left) Joshua Lamar Crowell age 26 of Madison, Alabama and Justin Lamont Erskine age 28 of Huntsville, Alabama (right) were arrested early this morning (Thursday, September 28) in connection a string of…
PHOTO: Johnny T. Townson, 24 of Section was arrested after being suspected of a burglary in Cherokee County. (Cherokee County Sheriff's Office) By Staff Reports CENTRE, Ala. — According to Cherokee County Sheriff Jeff Shaver: A…
PHOTO: Rep. Tommy Hanes (R) has announced he will be seeking re-election in District 23. In addition to Scottsboro, District 23 covers the Jackson County communities of Stevenson, Hollywood, Section, Pisgah, and Bridgeport,…
PHOTO: Deborah Salisbury (60 of Section), Angela Gray (28 of Collinsville), and Jason Thompson (32 of Collinsville) were arrested after Deputies arrived at a residence to serve a warrant for Salisbury for violating…
PHOTO: An AGCO tractor and a John Deere were stolen from County Road 378 in Dutton on Tuesday, May 30. If anyone has information on their whereabouts, please contact the Jackson County…