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Multiple injuries in LIttle River Canyon on the fourth
By Staff Reports FORT PAYNE, Ala. — What seemed to be a normal Fourth of July weekend, quickly turned into the busiest ever for the Fischer Rescue Squad (FRS). At 3:56…
Fort Payne resident killed in July 4 crash
By Staff Reports FORT PAYNE, Ala. — According to a statement released by the Fort Payne Police Department, on July 4, the scene of a single motorcycle accident was discovered in…
Mountaineers 9-10 Dixie Youth All-Stars will hold fundraiser at Sand Mountain Potato Festival
By Joseph M. Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com HENAGAR, Ala. — The Mountaineers 9-10 Dixie Youth All-Star team finished runner up in the Dixie Youth District 8 Tournament last weekend in Hokes Bluff and…
BOE secures new 12-bus fleet for DeKalb Schools
By Joseph M. Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala.—The DeKalb County Board of Education (BOE) received a special delivery on Thursday with the arrival of 12 new school buses valued at over…
Alabama congressman pushes to leave United Nations
By Tyler Pruett tyler@southerntorch.com WASHINGTON, D.C. — The anti-globalist sentiment displayed in the U.K.’s historic decision to leave the European Union is growing here at home. One Alabama Congressman is taking…
Jones will seek reelection in Rainsville
By Joseph M. Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala.— Rainsville Mayor Nick Jones announced last week that he will seek reelection as the city’s mayor. Municipal elections will be held Aug. 23, 2016…
Police continue investigation into Ider Discount Drugs robbery
Theft reportedly well-planned, efficiently executed By Joseph M. Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com IDER, Ala.—Police are still investigating a break-in and theft that occurred at Ider Discount Drugs at 10705 Alabama Highway 75 in…