By Tyler Pruett tyler@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala.— Late Wednesday afternoon, the family and friends of Timothy Smith gathered near the intersection of Pack and Sylvania Gap Road (Co. Rd 27) near…
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Beddingfield announces run for mayor in Fort Payne
Article provided by Times Journal David Beddingfield announced Tuesday he will run for mayor of Fort Payne. Beddingfield graduated from the University of Alabama in 1970 with a degree in education.…
Social media conspiracies, by Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor
Featured image: Mine-Resistant Armored Protected Vehicles (MRAPS) being shipped for duty around the globe. Similar vehicles painted white and marked “U.N.” caused an internet stir late last week when seen in…
Fort Payne Police Report, July 1 - 3
Friday July 1st Reported Crimes (7/1) Theft of Property: Occurred at 200 Gault Ave S, an Alabama tag was taken, valued at $45.55 Theft of Property: Occurred at 106 15th Street SE, a…
Multiple injuries in LIttle River Canyon on the fourth
By Staff Reports FORT PAYNE, Ala. — What seemed to be a normal Fourth of July weekend, quickly turned into the busiest ever for the Fischer Rescue Squad (FRS). At 3:56…
Fort Payne resident killed in July 4 crash
By Staff Reports FORT PAYNE, Ala. — According to a statement released by the Fort Payne Police Department, on July 4, the scene of a single motorcycle accident was discovered in…
Fort Payne Police Report, June 27 - 30
Monday, June 27 Reported Incidents (6/27) Unlawful Breaking and Entering a Vehicle Occurred at 2715 Gault Ave N. Windows on a Toyota Camry and 2012 Ford Fiesta were damaged. Purses, debit…
Explosion felt across the state
Featured image: Pictured L to R, back row: Lydia West, Geraldine, Jaden Dismuke, Crossville, Emily Ellis, Fort Payne, Hannah Buffington, Fort Payne Middle row: Lilly Rowell, Geraldine, Livia Cowart, Fyffe, Bella…