PHOTO: The DeKalb County Road Department is currently fixing a creek crossing on County Road 173 at Buck's Pocket State Park, near the Jackson County line. (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By…
Year: 2017
DeKalb County K-9 Deputy hits bull on Highway 75 in Fyffe
PHOTO: Last night, Deputy Hunter Akins was responding to a call when he struck a bull standing in Highway 75 in Fyffe. (DeKalb County Sheriff's Office) By Staff Reports FORT PAYNE, Ala.…
Fort Payne Police Report for Friday, July 21 – Sunday, July 23
By Staff Reports FORT PAYNE, Ala. — The following are reported incidents, arrests, and accidents from the Fort Payne Police Department for Friday, July 21 – Sunday, July 23. FRIDAY, July 21 Reported Incidents (7/21)…
‘The Father’s House’ to rebuild lives after addiction
PHOTO: “The Father’s House” is being considered by the Rainsville Zoning Board, and will help those struggling to rebuild their lives after addiction. (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By Tyler Pruett,…
Rainsville PD to host second installment of 'Coffee With a Cop' tomorrow
PHOTO: The second meeting of 'Coffee With a Cop' will be held tomorrow morning at Kelly's Kitchen in Rainsville at 9 am. (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By Tyler Pruett, Managing…
INSIDE THE HUDDLE: The 2017 Valley Head Tigers
PHOTO: The 2017 Valley Head Tigers take on summer workouts in the weight room. (Marla Jones | Southern Torch) By Marla Jones, Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com VALLEY HEAD, Ala. — For my sixth stop…
Fire claims cottage at Nippersink Lodge near DeSoto Falls
PHOTO: A fire broke out late yesterday at a cottage at Nippersink Lodge near DeSoto Falls. Firefighters with the Mentone Fire Department, as well as the Valley Head and Hammondsville Fire Deparments…
Man washed over falls at Little River Canyon
PHOTO: A 39-year-old male was swept over the falls and sustained major injuries earlier today. (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By Staff Reports FORT PAYNE, Ala. —Larry Beane, Park Ranger with the National…