PHOTO: After devastating tornadoes ravaged the university, the Northeast corner of Alabama is uniting to help rebuild this college town. (All photos courtesy of DeKalb County Sheriff's Office) By Marla Jones, Reporter JACKSONVILLE, Ala.…
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VIDEO: City Sign Changes Considered
PHOTO: Councilmember Byrum made the motion for new signs to be placed on or near the Rainsville Welcome Signs. (Marla Jones | Southern Torch) By Marla Jones, Reporter RAINSVILLE, Ala. — (Full Video…
Governor Ivey signs Emily's Law regarding dangerous dogs
PHOTO: Member's of Emily Colvin's family, Senator Steve Livingston (R-Scottsboro), Governor Kay Ivey (R), Rep. Nathanial Ledbetter (R - Rainsville), and Rep. Tommy Hanes (R - Bryant). (Contributed Photo) By Tyler…
Fort Payne PD and 911 dispatch collecting water for Jacksonville
(Fort Payne Police Department | Fort Payne 911) By Staff Reports FORT PAYNE, Ala. – Fort Payne 911, in conjunction with the Fort Payne Police Department, will be collecting cases of water to…
BREAKING: Fort Payne Council passes Sunday Sales
PHOTO: The beer coolers and wine selection at DeSoto Seafood and Brews, which recently opened in Fort Payne. (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. —…
DeKalb, Jackson, Cherokee, and Etowah Counties under Tornado Watch until 11 pm
PHOTO: Alert graphic from the National Weather Service regarding today's severe weather potential. (National Weather Service - Huntsville) By Staff Reports FORT PAYNE, Ala. — About an hour ago, the National Weather…
Decatur man pleads guilty to child sex-trafficking charges
PHOTO: Mugshot of Brian David Boersma (48 of Decatur) after his October 2017 arrest. By Staff Reports BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – A Decatur man pleaded guilty today in federal court to kidnapping…
DeKalb Ambulance Service (DAS) names new Deputy Director
PHOTO: Mark Haygood was recently named the new Deputy Director of DeKalb Ambulance Service (DAS). (Contributed Photo) By Staff Reports FORT PAYNE, Ala. — At the regularly scheduled meeting of the DeKalb County…