Story By MARY BAILEY The National Weather Service in Huntsville has already outlined the severe weather threat that is possible for later this week. Current Operational Level for Thursday, March 13:…
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How the trial against Keith Sullivan ended with a 'hung' jury
Story by Donna Thornton Jurors could not reach a verdict in the murder trial of Keith Sullivan of Grove Oak, after a total of about 12 hours’ deliberation. Prior to the…
Fort Payne Fire (finally) gets new pumper truck
Story by Donna Thornton donna@southerntorch.com The Fort Payne Fire Department’s newest fire truck is in the station now, about three and a half years after it was ordered. Fire Chief Stacy…
Lyles Named New DeKalb County Superintendent
Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com DEKALB COUNTY, Ala.-- In a special called meeting of the DeKalb County Board of Education, Wayne Lyles was named as the new Superintendent of Education, in…
Commission Purchases Property for Tourism Center
By Marla Jones Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com DEKALB COUNTY, Ala.-- (Full video online) The DeKalb County Commission held their regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, July 13. Commission President, Ricky Harcrow updated the…
Dustin Dalton, 29 of Fort Payne, was indicted by the Grand Jury today, June 22.
DeKALB COUNTY, Ala.--A former Sylvania School teacher, who was arrested last year on charges of inappropriate behavior, has been indicted on 24 charges by the Grand Jury. Dustin Dalton, 29 of…
Weekend Accident Claims Life
Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com DUTTON, Ala.-- A two-car vehicle crash on Saturday claimed the life of a Dutton man. According to Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA), 89-year old Jessie Calvin…
Fire in the Valley: Torch HQ relocates
Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala.--Southern Torch is moving to our brand new offices in downtown Fort Payne this week and next week. Our broadcasting operations have just moved…