By Staff Reports GERALDINE, Ala. — On Thursday, September 8, DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office received a call about vandalism committed at the New Canaan Baptist Church Cemetery on County Road 23.…
Month: September 2016
Geraldine Town Council Update for September
Submitted by the Town of Geraldine GERALDINE, Ala. — The Town of Geraldine met on Tuesday, September 6 for their regular monthly meeting. Minutes from the August 30 and the…
NRA helps Sheriff's Office subsidize purchase of Glock 43s
By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Sheriff’s deputies in rural counties across Alabama and the country are often faced with late night patrols in remote areas, alone,…
Don’t drink in the liquor store parking lot, especially if you have narcotics in the truck
By Staff Reports COLLINSVILLE, Ala. — On September 6, 2016, at approximately 9:30 pm the Collinsville Police Department received a call of a possible drunk driver in a red pick-up. Officer…
TORCH OPINON: Let's not only remember, but finish the fight
By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com Since the events September 11, 2001, it’s become a part of life to pay remembrance of the lives lost on that day. Most of us…
Deer, Turkey killed in Alabama this season must be reported
By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. — For the first time in Alabama history, deer and turkey that are harvested this season are required to be reported to…
Musical events to make Fort Payne Boom Days a blast
By C. Campbell, Staff Writer cody@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Fort Payne will be celebrating its 11th annual Boom Days festival from September 15-17. According to Maurey Roberts, there will be…
Fort Payne Police Report, Monday Sep. 5 – Thursday Sep. 8
Submitted by the Fort Payne Police Department Monday, September 5th Reported Incidents: Theft of Property – Occurred at 207 8th Street NE, a 30 gallon water heater was taken, valued at…