PHOTO: At yesterday’s meeting of the Fort Payne City Council, Mayor Larry Chesser presented former councilman Walter Watson with a, “Mayor’s Day of Recognition” proclamation. (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By Tyler…
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Owners of dogs in Section attack arrested for negligent homicide
PHOTO: Brian and Melody Graden (43 and 45 of Section) were arrested on charges of Negligent Homicide and 4 counts each of failing to vaccinate the animals involved in the December…
Suspects arrested regarding possible carjacking in Jackson Co.
PHOTO: Michael Vincent Utech (27 of Scottsboro) and Charles David Carter (37 of Gurley) were arrested on suspicion of committing a carjacking in Jackson County on Monday. (Jackson County Sheriff's Office) By Staff Reports SCOTTSBORO, Ala.…
Bryant man arrested after search by Jackson Co. deputies
PHOTO: On Sunday, Jarrett Landon Smith, age 34 of Bryant, was arrested for two counts of unlawful possession of controlled substances, possession of marijuana (2nd), and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia. (Jackson…
WATCH LIVE: Fort Payne City Council Meeting, April 3, 2018
(Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By Staff Reports FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Watch Live below as the Fort Payne City Council convenes for their regular meeting on Tuesday, April 3rd (The video…
LIVE: Rainsville City Council Meeting, April 2, 2018
By Marla Jones, Reporter RAINSVILLE, Ala. — The Rainsville City Council held its regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, April 2, 2018. Mayor Rodger Lingerfelt brought forward a proclamation for April to be…
Nick Welden steps aside as police chief to devote time to campaign
PHOTO: Republican candidate for DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden addressing a crowd in Henagar last night. (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com VALLEY HEAD, Ala. — Valley…
Roadwork to return in Rainsville
PHOTO: Due to the cold weather during last year's paving project at the crossing in Rainsville, the asphalt did not seal properly. (Marla Jones | Southern Torch) Marla Jones, Reporter marla@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE,…