Contributed by Sonjia Pittman FORT PAYNE, Ala. — The Summit is a faith based 12-month residential recovery and intensive discipleship program for women struggling with life controlling problems including drugs and…
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What justifies a high speed chase?
By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. — At last Monday night’s regular meeting of the Rainsville City Council, Councilman Marshall Stiefel praised police chief Johnny Stewart for his quick…
DeKalb Deputies make three separate drug arrests this weekend
By Staff Reports FORT PAYNE, Ala. — From having to use a taser on a woman in Fort Payne, to a house party in Collinsville, DeKalb County Deputies had a busy…
Two arrested on warrants in Grove Oak after tips
By Staff Reports GROVE OAK, Ala. — The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office received multiple anonymous phone calls about possible illegal activity going on at a residence on County Road 19 in Grove…
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…
Early morning stabbing reported in Stevenson, suspect in custody
By Staff Reports STEVENSON, Ala. — A man was stabbed early this morning in Stevenson. The suspect was captured in Tennessee and is facing charges for the assault. On Thursday…
Man who graffitied grave murdered father in 1992; charges upgraded
By Staff Reports CROSSVILLE, Ala. — The man who was charged with graffitiing his late wife’s grave earlier this week is no one time offender. Christopher Jack Lowrey, 46 of…
New women’s ministry coming to DeKalb County
By Staff Reports FORT PAYNE, Ala. — The Executive Committee of the DeKalb Baptist Association has unanimously approved to bring a new ministry to DeKalb County. This ministry is designed for…