PHOTO: Deputies found an Ider woman and a Huntsville man in possession of methamphetamine, syringes, and digital scales after a K-9 indicated drugs were in a vehicle after a traffic stop. (DeKalb…
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Mentone firefighters giving away a grocery shopping spree!
PHOTO: Tickets are being sold by the North Lookout Mountain Fire Protection District for a grocery shopping spree at PriceLess IGA in Fort Payne! (File Photo | U.S. Forestry Service) By Staff…
Cherokee County Sheriff and District Attorney close 2013 Cold Case after suspect commits suicide
PHOTO: Recently, the District Attorney's Office and the Cherokee County Sheriff's Office were able to close a "cold case" after the suspect committed suicide. (File Photo) By Staff Reports CENTRE, Ala. — According…
Rainsville Police Officer injured in accident on Highway 35
PHOTO: A Rainsville Police Officer sustained minor injuries after a collision at the intersection of Church Avenue and Highway 35. (Contributed Photo) By Staff Reports RAINSVILLE, Ala. — Earlier today (May 20), at…
Northeast Alabama Community College begins new Golf Program!
PHOTO: Chad Gorham, Director of Extended Day/Distance Education Program; Heather Rice, Director of Development; Dr. David Campbell, President of NACC; and Darrell Kirk, Golf Coach. (NACC Contributed Photo) By Staff Reports RAINSVILLE,…
Late night car crash claims two in Fort Payne, please keep this family in your prayers
By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — According to the Fort Payne Police Department, at approximately 11:45 pm last night a one car accident occurred on Godfrey Ave…
DeKalb County deputies teach classes at the Alabama Foster and Adoptive Parent Association Conference
PHOTO: DeKalb County Sheriff's Office Chief Deputy Michael Edmondson teaches a training course to AFAPA members. (DeKalb County Sheriff's Office) By Staff Reports FORT PAYNE, Ala. — On the dates of May…
VIDEO: Fort Payne council votes to allow 'Death Penalty' for vicious dogs
PHOTO: Fort Payne City Attorney Rocky Watson discusses a revised ordinance on, "Addressing Animal Controls Within the City" at today's (May 16) council meeting. (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By Tyler…