By Staff Reports FORT PAYNE, Ala. — The following are reported incidents, arrests, and accidents from the Fort Payne Police Department for Friday, May 26 – Sunday, May 28. FRIDAY, May 26 Reported Incidents (5/26) Theft…
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Man in Stevenson arrested after deputies find pills, marijuana, and pistol
PHOTO: Jackson County Deputies and the Stevenson Police Department found Randall Scott Akin of Bridgeport in possession of Xanax, Oxycodone, Marijuana, Digital Scales, and a large sum of cash. (Jackson County Sheriff's Office)…
Conviction in modern day cattle rustling case, Juror sings, 'Hotter than a Two-Dollar Pistol'
PHOTO: Earlier this week, a Cherokee County Jury found a Boaz man guilty of Cattle Rustling, stemming from a 2014 charge. (File Photo) By Staff Reports CENTRE, Ala. — A Cherokee County jury found a…
VIDEO: Employee organizations speak out at DeKalb County Board of Education meeting
PHOTO: The DeKalb County Board of Education and Superintendent Jason Barnett discuss the possibility of purchasing a new special needs bus. (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com…
THIS WEEK IN PRINT: Bill that allows county commission to raise gas tax advances
PHOTO: After a statewide gas tax fails, Montgomery comes up with a new bill to allow the tax to be enacted at the county level. (File Photo) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor…
VIDEO: This week's DeKalb County Commission Meeting
PHOTO: County Engineer Ben Luther provides information to the DeKalb County Commission on bids submitted for Surface Treatment. (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By Tyler Pruett, Southern Torch tyler@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala.…
Fort Payne student creates video for Mentone Arts Center, enters USA Today grant competition!
PHOTO: High School Student Taylor Theakston produced a video for the Mentone Arts and Cultural Center that’s been entered in a competition to win a $100,000 or $50,000 grant for the project! (Tyler Pruett |…
Sheriff Harris sends letter asking for pistol permit to be honored in all states
PHOTO: DeKalb County Sheriff Jimmy Harris. (DeKalb County Sheriff's Office) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Earlier today, DeKalb County Sheriff Jimmy Harris released a statement regarding a…