PHOTO: The memorial to commemorate those that lost their lives, located at the DeKalb County Schools Coliseum in Rainsville. (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE,…
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Geraldine and Sylvania Golf Teams receive equipment donation
PHOTO: Jesse Pittman and Brody Henderson, students at Geraldine High School, help unload recently donated golf supplies. (Keith Atchley | DeKalb County Schools) Contributed by DeKalb County Schools FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Mrs. Elaine Lands,…
3 firefighters, homeowner treated after blaze on Sylvania Gap Road
PHOTO: According to the Blake Volunteer Fire Department, three firefighters were treated at the scene for over-exhaustion. The homeowner, who was thought to still be in the structure, thankfully made it…
Fort Payne Police Report, Monday, April 17 – Thursday, April 20
By Staff Reports FORT PAYNE, Ala. — The following are reported incidents, arrests, and accidents from the Fort Payne Police Department for Monday, April 17 – Thursday, April 20. MONDAY, April 17 Reported Incidents (4/17)…
Fort Payne Police Report, Friday, Apr. 14 – Sunday, Apr. 16
By Staff Reports FORT PAYNE, Ala. — The following are reported incidents, arrests, and accidents from the Fort Payne Police Department for Friday, Apr. 14 – Sunday, Apr. 16. FRIDAY, April 14 Reported Incidents (4/14)…
VIDEO: Rainsville hires new police officer and WWTP Operator
PHOTO: The Rainsville City Council held a brief meeting to review a new police hire and a new operator for the Waste Water Treatment Plant (WWTP), among other items. (Tyler Pruett…
CONVICTED: Fort Payne man found guilty in 2014 machete murder
PHOTO: 2014 mugshot of Wooten, who was found guilty for murdering Bennie Wayne Clark (Fort Payne Police Department). By Staff Reports FORT PAYNE, Ala. — A Fort Payne man has been…
Fort Payne Police Report, Monday, April 10 – Thursday, April 13
By Staff Reports FORT PAYNE, Ala. — The following are reported incidents, arrests, and accidents from the Fort Payne Police Department for Monday, April 10 – Thursday, April 13. MONDAY, April 10 Reported Incidents (4/10)…