By Southern Torch Staff FORT PAYNE, Ala. — From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: Last week, a Collinsville man was arrested on a rape charge. On Tuesday (October…
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Shop with a Cop helping local kids during holiday season
By Marla Jones, Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com DeKALB COUNTY, Ala. — RAINSVILLE, Ala. — As the Christmas season approaches, several “heroes” joined forces to help those who are less fortunate. Southern Torch…
Passing A DeKalb County School Bus Will Cost You
By Southern Torch Staff DeKALB COUNTY, Ala. — In April 2019, a study was conducted to determine how many school buses were illegally passed in a single day. The answer? Alabama…
Fort Payne Pediatrics partners with UAB
By Southern Torch Staff FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Fort Payne Pediatrics is excited to partner with UAB Department of Pediatrics, hosting pediatric specialists in their Fort Payne office. The UAB Department…
Live Turkeys and other stolen items recovered near Ider
By Southern Torch Staff FORT PAYNE, Ala. — From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: Numerous stolen items have been recovered near Ider, including antique furniture and live turkeys. …
Fyffe shuts out Ider
By Marla Jones, Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com IDER, Ala. — The Fyffe Devils shutout the Ider Hornets 47-0 on Thursday night. The Red Devils attacked early and often against the Ider Hornets. …
Panthers Pounce on the Tigers
By Marla Jones, Sports Editor • marla@southerntorch.com CEDAR BLUFF, Ala. — On a rainy night and sloppy field, the Collinsville Panthers defeated the Cedar Bluff Tigers, 38-0 Friday night. After…
Tough Loss for the Lions
By Marla Jones, Sports Editor • marla@southerntorch.com CROSSVILLE, Ala. — The Southside Panthers defeated the Crossville Lions, 6-3 on Thursday night. To avoid the soaking rain that was predicted for Friday…