PHOTO: The Town of Mentone is hosting it's annual Rhododendron Festival this weekend at Brow Park! (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com MENTONE, Ala. — Tomorrow and Sunday…
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Late night car crash claims two in Fort Payne, please keep this family in your prayers
By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — According to the Fort Payne Police Department, at approximately 11:45 pm last night a one car accident occurred on Godfrey Ave…
DeKalb County deputies teach classes at the Alabama Foster and Adoptive Parent Association Conference
PHOTO: DeKalb County Sheriff's Office Chief Deputy Michael Edmondson teaches a training course to AFAPA members. (DeKalb County Sheriff's Office) By Staff Reports FORT PAYNE, Ala. — On the dates of May…
FULL VIDEO: Rep. Ed Henry tears up qualifying paperwork, vows to pursue Luther Strange corruption case
PHOTO: Rep. Ed Henry addresses the media in front of Alabama GOP Headquarters in Birmingham yesterday. Henry is flanked by Rep. Mike Ball, Sam McLure, and Tom Scovill. McLure and Scovill…
Rep. Barry Moore (R - Enterprise) officially announces primary run against Martha Roby
PHOTO: Representative Barry Moore just announced he's challenging Congresswoman Martha Roby at the Republican Women of Coffee County Meeting in Enterprise, Ala. (Barry Moore, Facebook | "Martha Roby" Wikipedia.org) By Tyler Pruett,…
Fort Payne Police report for Monday, May 8 – Thursday, May 11
By Staff Reports FORT PAYNE, Ala. — The following are reported incidents, arrests, and accidents from the Fort Payne Police Department for Monday, May 8 – Thursday, May 11. MONDAY, May 8 Reported Incidents (5/8)…
VIDEO: Fort Payne council votes to allow 'Death Penalty' for vicious dogs
PHOTO: Fort Payne City Attorney Rocky Watson discusses a revised ordinance on, "Addressing Animal Controls Within the City" at today's (May 16) council meeting. (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By Tyler…
Large amount of Ecstasy and Meth found in Flat Rock traffic stop
PHOTO: DeKalb County Deputies found Jamie Shrader, 45 of Chattanooga, in possession of Meth, Ecstasy pills that looked like kids cereal, and pills. (DeKalb County Sheriff's Office) By Staff Reports FLAT ROCK,…