For Immediate Release Date: November 15, 2021 From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. — On Friday, November 12th, a DeKalb County Sheriff’s Deputy attempted to…
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Drug Arrests for End of August
From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. In the last 11 days of August, approximately 190 grams of methamphetamine and 18 grams of heroin have been…
Canyon Mouth Park to Reopens at Little River
By Zach Hester, Reporter • zach@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — After nearly three months of closure, Canyon Mouth Park is ready to reopen. Canyon Mouth Park, which is a popular location at…
Suspect sought after Motorcycle Chase
By Southern Torch Staff FORT PAYNE, Ala. — From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: Today (May 14, 2020), National Park Service Rangers initiated a pursuit with a motorcycle…
Man washed over falls at Little River Canyon
PHOTO: A 39-year-old male was swept over the falls and sustained major injuries earlier today. (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By Staff Reports FORT PAYNE, Ala. —Larry Beane, Park Ranger with the National…
Multiple injuries in LIttle River Canyon on the fourth
By Staff Reports FORT PAYNE, Ala. — What seemed to be a normal Fourth of July weekend, quickly turned into the busiest ever for the Fischer Rescue Squad (FRS). At 3:56…
Dekalb Co. Brothers Served Together, Died Together on Dec. 7th, 1941
By Tyler Pruett tyler@southerntorch.com Monday marked the 74th Anniversary of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. Dec. 7th, 1941 marked the beginning of America’s involvement in WWII, which would affect virtually…