By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com DeKALB COUNTY, Ala. — The Fort Payne City Council held their regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, May 21. Mayor Larry Chesser presented a proclamation…
Year: 2019
Fort Payne man taken into custody with Stolen Firearms
By Staff Reports FORT PAYNE, Ala. — From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: Yesterday at approximately 7 pm, a Fort Payne man was taken into custody after a…
Fort Payne Man Arrested for Arson
By Staff Reports FORT PAYNE, Ala. — According to Fort Payne Police Chief Randy Bynum: On April 8th, at approximately 8:21 pm a call came into the Fort Payne Police Department…
FP Man Arrested for Sexual Abuse & Sodomy
By Staff Reports FORT PAYNE, Ala. — According to Fort Payne Police Chief Randy Bynum: On May 9, Steven Charles Jokinen, age 63 of Fort Payne was taken into Fort Payne…
FPFD Gives Back
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Last year, the Fort Payne Fire Department sold pink tee shirts for Breast Cancer Awareness. The department raised between $1,500…
County Commission Lowers Speed Limits
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com DeKALB COUNTY, Ala. — (Full Video on our Facebook) The DeKalb County Commission held their regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, May 14. At the…
Cable Time Awarded 2019 DISH Retailer of the Year
By Staff Reports RAINSVILLE, Ala. — DISH recently recognized Cable Time as the 2019 Retailer of the Year, DISH's highest honor for businesses that demonstrate excellence in performance and customer experience. …
Several vehicle pursuits this week
By Staff Reports FORT PAYNE, Ala. — From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: Deputies with the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office have been involved in several pursuits this week.…