FORT PAYNE, Ala. — A search warrant for a residence in Henagar led to two being charged with trafficking in methamphetamine. On Friday, April 8th, a DeKalb County Interdiction Agent along…
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OPINION: Sheriff Israel failed to instill lessons learned almost 20 years ago
PHOTO: The 1999 shooting at Columbine High School made law enforcement agencies across the country rethink their tactics during active shooter situations. The reaction of officers on the scene in Florida earlier…
Ainsworth responds to U.S. Senator Doug Jones comments regarding plan to arm teachers
By Staff Reports GUNTERSVILLE, Ala. — Earlier today, Representative Will Ainsworth (R - Guntersville) responded to U.S. Senator Doug Jones' criticism of his bill to arm Alabama Peace Officer Safety…
Two arrested after Federal agents raid home in Centre
PHOTO: Jeff J. Lowe and Janice M. Lowe, both of Centre, were arrested after a meth lab and firearms were found during a joint raid between Cherokee County Deputies and the…
Sheriff's office to offer concealed carry classes
(Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By Staff Reports FORT PAYNE, Ala. — The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office will be taking applications for the Introduction to Concealed Carry class starting today with…
MADE IN ALABAMA: Firearms manufacturing jobs headed to Alabama!
PHOTO: Steyr Arms, the Austrian Company who produces the famed Steyr 'AUG' rifle, has announced a $2.9 million manufacturing expansion in Bessemer, Alabama and plans on producing the AUG here! (Tyler Pruett…
Two from Fyffe arrested after high-speed chase, third from Flat Rock still at large
PHOTO: Nickolas Donavan Brooks 27 of Flat Rock, Jonathan Ray Gore, 38 of Fyffe, and Bailey Leeann Taylor, 21 of Fyffe. (Jackson County Sheriff's Office) By Staff Reports SCOTTSBORO, Ala. — Sunday, May…
DeKalb County Sheriff opposes removing pistol permit requirement
PHOTO: Window to apply for a pistol permit in the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office. (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — “It’s not…