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Rainsville Drug Bust
The Rainsville Police Department conducted a drug bust on July 13 at the Delta Express Gas Station. Southern Torch reached out to Rainsville Chief Michael Edmondson for more details. According to Edmondson,…
Several Arrests Made on Drug-Related Charges in First Two Weeks of May.
FORT PAYNE, Ala. The first two weeks of May have proved to be busy ones for LawEnforcement in DeKalb County. There have been 35 drug related arrests made, a PolarisRanger, DeWalt…
Rainsville updates sign ordinance, receives update on amnesty warrant program
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. — The Rainsville City Council met on Monday night with a full agenda. An updated sign ordinance was presented to the Council…
FP police announce slew of recent arrests
By Southern Torch Staff • admin@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — According to Fort Payne Police Chief David Davis: The Fort Payne Police Department (FPPD) has been busy over the last week,…
Remembering Rene Ramos
By Southern Torch Staff • admin@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Last week, the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office announced the passing of retired deputy Rene Ramos. Ramos served in the department for…
The Top Stories of 2020
By Southern Torch Staff DeKALB COUNTY, Ala. — At the end of each year, the Southern Torch Staff looks back on the previous year and chooses our most important stories. 2020…
Search Continues for Police Chief
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — (Full Video Below) The Fort Payne City Council held their regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, December 1. Council President Walter…