PHOTO: Law enforcement arrived in Section to serve Katherine Michelle Thrift, 41, two warrants for her arrest. Thrift would end up getting an additional 5 charges when the Jackson County Sheriff's…
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Fort Payne Police Report for Friday, Oct. 13 - Sunday, Oct. 15
By Staff Reports FORT PAYNE, Ala. — The following are reported incidents, arrests, and accidents from the Fort Payne Police Department for Friday, Oct. 13 – Sunday, Oct. 15. FRIDAY, October 13 Reported Incidents (10/13)…
VIDEO: Fort Payne Council passes 2018 Municipal Budget
PHOTO: Councilman Wade Hill discusses the 2018 Budget before its approval. (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — (Full Video at the Bottom) The Fort…
TEAM OF THE WEEK: Valley Head Tigers earn first regional win
PHOTO: Valley Head battled the Gaylesville Trojans, defeating them 29-2 in region play. (Marla Jones | Southern Torch) Marla Jones, Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com VALLEY HEAD, Ala — The Valley Head Tigers won…
Fort Payne Police Report for Monday, Oct. 9 - Thursday, Oct. 12
By Staff Reports FORT PAYNE, Ala. — The following are reported incidents, arrests, and accidents from the Fort Payne Police Department for Monday, October 9 – Thursday, October 12. MONDAY, October 9 Reported Incidents (10/9)…
UPDATE: Escaped work release inmate caught in Rome
PHOTO: Last night, Jimmy Wayne Blair was caught in Rome after leaving a job site while on a work release program. (Cherokee County Sheriff's Office) By Staff Reports CENTRE, Ala. — According to…
VIDEO: Rainsville City Council Meeting, October 16, 2017
PHOTO: Citizen Sonjia Pittman addresses the council on the Maple Avenue paving situation. By Staff Reports RAINSVILLE, Ala. — To start the October 16, 2017 Rainsville City Council workshop, Police Chief Kevin Smith…
BREAKING: Police Chiefs get together to solve Henagar school burglary
PHOTO: Billy Blake, 40 of Fort Payne, was booked on charges related to the September 29 burglary at Henagar Junior High School (Mugshot not available as of print). By Tyler Pruett,…