By Joseph M. Morgan DEKALB COUNTY, Ala.—There is plenty to do in DeKalb County over the next few days as a number of communities prepare for Independence Day celebrations. The town of…
Day: June 30, 2016

Police continue investigation into Ider Discount Drugs robbery
Theft reportedly well-planned, efficiently executed By Joseph M. Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com IDER, Ala.—Police are still investigating a break-in and theft that occurred at Ider Discount Drugs at 10705 Alabama Highway 75 in…
DeKalb County mourns loss of murdered EMT
By Tyler Pruett tyler@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — At approximately 4:30 a.m. Monday morning, Fort Payne Police were dispatched to check on the welfare of a female resident at an apartment…

DeKalb County celebrates July 4th holiday
By Joseph M. Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com DEKALB COUNTY, Ala.— There will be plenty to do in DeKalb County over the next few days as a number of communities prepare for Independence Day…

NACC launches program for student veterans
Featured image: NACC is hosting a Grand Opening for the VA Educational Success Center will be held on July 6. The program will offer academic and career planning tailored specifically for student…

Memorial service for Ashley Scott announced
Featured image: Ashley Lynn Scott, 25 (Photo from Dekalb Ambulance Service) By Staff Reports FORT PAYNE, Ala.— In a statement released by the Dekalb Ambulance Service (DAS), a memorial service has been…