By Southern Torch Staff admin@southerntorch.com MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday announced the Alabama Capitol and the Governor’s Mansion are now open to the public effective immediately. All were previously…
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RPD Makes Arrests in Citywide Saturation
By Southern Torch Staff RAINSVILLE, Ala. — According to Rainsville Police Chief Michael Edmondson: On Thursday, March 11, the Rainsville Police Department completed a citywide saturation that resulted in several arrests.…
Two Pounds Synthetic Marijuana Confiscated
By Southern Torch Staff FORT PAYNE, Ala. — From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: On Thursday, March 11th, a deputy with the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office spotted a…
ADPH Extends Vaccine Eligibility
By Zach Hester, Reporter • zach@southerntorch.com ALABAMA — On Friday, the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) announced the extension of eligibility for COVID-19 vaccinations across the state. According to the…
17 Arrested on Drug-Related Charges in Last 3 Weeks
By Southern Torch Staff FORT PAYNE, Ala. — From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: On Friday, February 12th, DeKalb County Sheriff’s Deputies conducted a traffic stop on Hwy…
Sylvania Man Arrested on Child Pornography
By Southern Torch Staff FORT PAYNE, Ala. — From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: On Wednesday, March 10th, Matthew Austin Scott (27 of Sylvania) was arrested on 10…
Fort Payne Kicks Off Track Season
Submitted by C.M. Sanford FORT PAYNE, Ala. – The Fort Payne Boys track team had a promising showing Saturday at Rome. Many members of the boys team were competing in their…
Commission Honors 106-Year-Old Citizen
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com DeKALB COUNTY, Ala. — OnTuesday, the DeKalb County Commission made a proclamation honoring Beatrice Woods, who will soon celebrate her 106th birthday. Woods was…