By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com MENTONE, Ala. — After much anticipation, Cloudmont Ski Resort, the only ski slope in Alabama, is expected to open on Wednesday, January 22. The…
Tag: ice
Etowah County man faces life sentence for meth distribution
PHOTO: Jeffrey Morris Beam, Jr., 37, of Gadsden, Alabama was charged in a multi-count indictment with eight other defendants for Conspiracy to Possess and Distribute Methamphetamine. Beam used FedEx to bring…
Convicted sex offender and drug dealer has probation revoked
PHOTO: Jonathan Lee Tucker (35 of Gaylesville) had his probation revoked after being charged with trafficking meth and other drug charges. (Cherokee County Sheriff's Office) By Staff Reports CENTRE, Ala. — According to…
3 arrested after Meth and Moonshine found in Langston
PHOTO: James Q. Little (52 of Langston), Jason A. Woodle (37 of Langston), and Ginger K. Woodle (39 of Langston) were arrested after methamphetamine, a moonshine still, and un-taxed alcohol was found…
Thirteen arrested in Bryant on drug charges
PHOTO: Thirteen (no photo available for one) were arrested last Thursday during a drug raid in Bryant. Those arrested were: [Left to Right] Erica Castleberry (30 of Higdon), Gabriel Starkey (18…
SNOW DAY: All DeKalb County Schools Closed Tomorrow (Updated with weather info)
By Staff Reports FORT PAYNE, Ala. — According to the DeKalb County Emergency Management Agency, Fort Payne City Schools, DeKalb County Schools, and Cornerstone Christian Academy will be closed tomorrow. The National…
UPDATE: Emergency Drill CANCELLED due to Flu, potential for Winter Weather
(File Photo) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — According to the DeKalb County Emergency Management Agency, the "Emergency Mock Event" for next week has been cancelled due to…
VIDEO: County Commission passes resolution to move Kilpatrick voting location
PHOTO: County Commission President Ricky Harcrow discusses changing a polling location in Kilpatrick at 2018's first meeting of the DeKalb County Commission. (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor …