FORT PAYNE, Ala. — According to Fort Payne Police Chief Randy Bynum: On Saturday February 9 at approximately 4:40 am an alarm call came in to the Fort Payne Police Department…
Month: February 2019
Fort Payne man arrested for Child Pornography
By Staff Reports FORT PAYNE, Ala. — From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: Yesterday afternoon (February 7th), DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office Investigators and the Alabama Bureau Investigations made…
Meth Confiscated after Chase
By Staff Reports FORT PAYNE, Ala. — (According to DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden) Last night at approximately 11 pm (February 6th), a significant amount of Methamphetamine was recovered after a car chase began near the Cartersville community.…
AG Marshall Announces Felony Ethics Conviction of Former Clerk of Town of Pisgah
From the Office of Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall: MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Attorney General Steve Marshall announced the felony ethics conviction of the former clerk of the Town of Pisgah in Jackson County. Jennifer Lynne Hall, 43, pleaded guilty…
Collinsville Baseball Facility Receives Donation
By Staff Reports COLLINSVILLE, Ala. — Senator Phil Williams presented a check for $9,360 to the Collinsville High School Athletic Club this week. The money was designated for the Diamond Renovation…
FP Council Honors ROTC
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — At this week’s meeting of the Fort Payne City Council, Mayor Larry Chesser and the Council honored several students from the…
BOE adds to Bus Fleet
By Marla Jones Managing Editor DeKALB COUNTY, Ala. — The DeKalb County Board of Education held their monthly meeting on January 31, 2019. The Board proudly showcased a new special…
Area Tournament Action
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com (Photos by Kristy Gallagher) NORTHEAST, Ala. — Basketball fans have been treated to Area Tournament action during the first half of this week. There have been surprises, shockers and…