By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — According to the Fort Payne Police Department, at approximately 11:45 pm last night a one car accident occurred on Godfrey Ave…
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FULL VIDEO: Rep. Ed Henry tears up qualifying paperwork, vows to pursue Luther Strange corruption case
PHOTO: Rep. Ed Henry addresses the media in front of Alabama GOP Headquarters in Birmingham yesterday. Henry is flanked by Rep. Mike Ball, Sam McLure, and Tom Scovill. McLure and Scovill…
Rep. Barry Moore (R - Enterprise) officially announces primary run against Martha Roby
PHOTO: Representative Barry Moore just announced he's challenging Congresswoman Martha Roby at the Republican Women of Coffee County Meeting in Enterprise, Ala. (Barry Moore, Facebook | "Martha Roby" Wikipedia.org) By Tyler Pruett,…
VIDEO: Fort Payne council votes to allow 'Death Penalty' for vicious dogs
PHOTO: Fort Payne City Attorney Rocky Watson discusses a revised ordinance on, "Addressing Animal Controls Within the City" at today's (May 16) council meeting. (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By Tyler…
Large amount of Ecstasy and Meth found in Flat Rock traffic stop
PHOTO: DeKalb County Deputies found Jamie Shrader, 45 of Chattanooga, in possession of Meth, Ecstasy pills that looked like kids cereal, and pills. (DeKalb County Sheriff's Office) By Staff Reports FLAT ROCK,…
VIDEO: Dog Attack Victim addresses the Rainsville Council; Council Passes Ordinance
PHOTO: Gary Haymon discusses his recent dog attack at the Rainsville City Council meeting earlier. (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. — (Video at the Bottom) At…
BREAKING: Senator Phil Williams announces he won't seek re-election
PHOTO: Senator Phil Williams represents District 10 in the Alabama State Senate, which is comprised of all or parts of Etowah, Cherokee, St. Clair, and DeKalb counties. (Contributed Photo from the Alabama Senate)…
Boaz man arrested near Crossville last night for trafficking Methamphetamine
PHOTO: Jeffery Lynn Corbin, 48 of Boaz, was arrested after a traffic stop near Crossville. (DeKalb County Sheriff's Office) By Staff Reports CROSSVILLE, Ala. — On Sunday, May 14, DeKalb County K-9…