By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com DOGTOWN, Ala.—Last Thursday, July 28, agents with the DeKalb County Drug and Major Crimes Unit along with sheriff’s deputies went to a residence on county…
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GOP caucus selects Rep. Mac McCutcheon as new Alabama House Speaker
MONTGOMERY, Ala. –Alabama Rep. Mac McCutcheon, R-Monrovia, was selected by his Republican colleagues today as their choice for Speaker of the House in the Alabama House of Representatives. Republicans hold a…
Fort Payne Police Report, Monday, July 25 - Thursday, July 28
By Staff Reports Monday July 25th Reported Incidents (7/25) Duty to Stop and Remain – Occurred at 1700 Gault Ave N. A quarter panel on a 2005 KIA Sedona was damaged,…
Suspect in Cherokee County double-murder taken into custody
CENTRE, Ala —Cherokee County double-homicide suspect, Jeffrey Alan Wilcox, Jr., wanted for Capital Murder and First Degree Kidnapping is behind bars today. Perhaps even more importantly, his kidnapped wife Chasidy Wilcox…
Who Are You?
By Lucas Pruett Last night, I started reading one of the most impactful books I have ever picked up. It is called Victory Over the Darkness. If you get one thing…
Rainsville Veterans memorial to be completed by Veteran's Day
Featured image: A groundbreaking ceremony will be held next week to begin construction of the Rainsville Veterans’ Memorial. By Tyler Pruett Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. — Rainsville resident Derek Rosson first…
Gerald “Red” Taylor seeks re-election to Fort Payne Council
By Tyler Pruett Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala.—Councilman Gerald “Red” Taylor recently announced that he would be seeking re-election on Aug. 23 to the Fort Payne City Council. If re-elected,…
Donna G. Jones announces run for Collinsville City Council
By: Joseph M. Morgan Editor and Publisher joseph@southerntorch.com COLLINSVILLE, Ala.—Collinsville High School (CHS) educator Donna G. Jones recently announced her intent to run for the Collinsville City Council, District 2. Mrs.…