PHOTO: The Governor deployed an Alabama National Guard UH-60 'Black Hawk' helicopter to assist with battling the wildfire on Lookout Mountain. (Wikimedia Commons) By Staff Reports MENTONE, Ala. – On Friday,…
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Charity sends gifts and the story of Christmas to kids around the globe
By C. Campbell, Staff Writer cody@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. — Early November has become the time of year when a number of stores and other places begin to roll out their Christmas…
Fort Payne churches hold joint Thanksgiving service this Sunday
Several Fort Payne churches will be holding a Thanksgiving Service on Sunday, November 20th, at First United Methodist Church. By C. Campbell, Staff Writer cody@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — On Sunday,…
Fort Payne Police Report, Monday, Nov. 14 - Thursday, Nov. 17
By Staff Reports FORT PAYNE, Ala. — The following are reported incidents, arrests, and accidents from the Fort Payne Police Department for Monday, November 14 – Thursday, November 17. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 14 Reported Incidents (11/14) Theft…
Fort Payne council passes balanced budget, pay raise for city employees (VIDEO)
By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — On Tuesday, November 15, at noon, the Fort Payne City Council held its first meeting with the new city council members.…
Two arrested for Meth in Collinsville
Two Arrested for Meth in Collinsville By Staff Reports COLLINSVILLE, Ala. — On Thursday, November 10, the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office received a tip through the www.dekalbcountysheriff.org website about possible drug…
In Special Called meeting, Rainsville council changes meeting times (VIDEO)
By Staff Reports RAINSVILLE, Ala. — In a Special Meeting called by Rainsville Mayor Rodger Lingerfelt, the City Council voted to change the meeting times to 4:15 pm for the Workshop…
Fort Payne Police Report for Mon., November 7 - Sun., November 13
By Staff Reports FORT PAYNE, Ala. — The following are reported incidents, arrests, and accidents from the Fort Payne Police Department for Monday, November 7 – Sunday, November 13. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 7 Reported Incidents (11/7) Criminal Mischief…