By Kalie Davis, Staff Writer kalie@southerntorch.com PISGAH, Ala.– It all started in the year of 1947, when Lloyd and Ruby Meeks built a grain and gin company in the small town…
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Help ‘Toys for Tots’ provide Christmas to kids in need
PHOTO: This year, the Northeast Alabama Marine Corps league hopes to provide toys for approximately 800 DeKalb County children in need. (LaRue Hardinger | NE AL Marine Corps League) By C. Campbell,…
Fort Payne Police Report, Monday, Nov. 21 – Thursday, Nov. 24
By Staff Reports FORT PAYNE, Ala. — The following are reported incidents, arrests, and accidents from the Fort Payne Police Department for Monday, November 21 – Thursday, November 24. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 21 Reported Incidents (11/21) Theft…
Early Morning Fire at Mentone Market
PHOTO: The Mentone Market caught fire early Wednesday morning. (Photo Credit: WHNT News 19) By Staff Reports MENTONE, Ala. — Early on Wednesday morning, a fixture of the Mentone community caught fire.…
Fort Payne Police Report, Friday, Nov. 18 – Sunday, Nov. 20
By Staff Reports FORT PAYNE, Ala. — The following are reported incidents, arrests, and accidents from the Fort Payne Police Department for Friday, November 18 – Sunday, November 20. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18 Reported Incidents (11/18) Theft…
GoFundMe Page set up to help Mentone fire department
By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com MENTONE, Ala. — Since November 9, local firefighters have been working non-stop to contain multiple blazes on Lookout Mountain. Much of this battle is being…
Governor Deploys National Guard to tackle Lookout Mountain Wildfire
PHOTO: The Governor deployed an Alabama National Guard UH-60 'Black Hawk' helicopter to assist with battling the wildfire on Lookout Mountain. (Wikimedia Commons) By Staff Reports MENTONE, Ala. – On Friday,…
DeKalb County deputies arrest two more for drugs this week
By Staff Reports FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Released today, the DeKalb County Sheriff's office has arrested two more for drugs this week. On Tuesday, November 15, the DeKalb County Drug and Major…