Story By Mary Bailey On Sunday, Marshall County Sheriff Phil Sims released the following statement about his future within the county. “Today, I am announcing my reelection bid for Sheriff of…
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Jackson County Drug Court graduates 21 members, commemorates Wendy Trott for 13 years of service
Story By Hunter Jones The Jackson County Drug Court held their 17th annual graduation ceremony on Tuesday, marking the day that 21 drug court members have their felonies dismissed and are…
Albertville Masonic Lodge No. 430 hosts First Responders appreciation dinner
Special to The Reporter Albertville – Sept. 8, 2025 Albertville Masonic Lodge No. 430 proudly hosted a First Responders Appreciation Dinner to honor the service and sacrifice of local heroes. The…
Brown resigns as Collinsville Police Chief
Story By Heath Hambrick Police Chief of Collinsville Andy Brown has informed current Mayor Johnny Traffanstedt and incoming Mayor Jeff “Rat” Chandler that he will be resigning his position as Police…
Easter basket delivery
Story By MARY BAILEY Last week over 300 Easter baskets were hand prepared and delivered by some of the Easter bunny’s finest friends at the Boaz Housing Authority and the Boaz…
ALEA releases statistics for Labor Day weekend
SPECIAL TO THE REPORTER MONTGOMERY – On Wednesday, Secretary of Law Enforcement Hal Taylor released the traffic and boating statistics for the 2024 Labor Day weekend, during which the Alabama Law…
Move Over Alabama
Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com NORTHEAST ALABAMA-- The Alabama Move Over Act went into effect in 2010, but police say a lot of drivers do not follow it. According to the…
The Passing of Sgt. Christopher Michael Vaughn.
It is with great sadness that Mayor Crane, The Town of Cedar Bluff, and Cedar Bluff Police Department must announce the passing of Sgt. Christopher Michael Vaughn. Sgt. Vaughn passed away after medical complications while on duty on April 1, 2022. Sgt.…