PHOTO: Terry Lee McKinney, 60 of Cedar Bluff, was arrested for allegedly killing his handyman last year. (Cherokee County Jail) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com CENTRE, Ala. — Terry McKinney,…
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Duck Dynasty’s Jase, Bassmaster Chris Lane to visit Rainsville
By Staff Reports RAINSVILLE, Ala. — Outdoorsman from across Alabama can visit Rainsville on Saturday and Sunday (October 1 and 2) for more than 123 exhibits at the Northeast Alabama Hunting,…
Circuit Judge Jeremy Taylor to run for re-election in November
By: Joseph M. Morgan, Editor and Publisher DEKALB/CHEROKEE COUNTIES, Ala.—Circuit Judge Jeremy Taylor, who presides as a judge in Alabama’s Ninth Judicial Circuit that covers DeKalb and Cherokee Counties, announced this…
Ninth Circuit Judge Wes Mobley denies bond for suspect in Cherokee County double-homicide
CHEROKEE COUNTY, Ala.—Alabama Ninth Circuit Judge Wes Mobley denied bond at a court hearing held late last week via video conference for Cherokee County double-homicide suspect, Jeffrey Alan Wilcox, Jr. After…
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…
DeKalb water determined safe for drinking
By Joseph M. Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com DEKALB COUNTY, Ala.— Last Thursday eight Alabama water systems, including two in Northeast Alabama, were the subject of drinking water advisories issued by the Alabama Department…
Cherokee Rock Village graffitied
Featured image: Even after extensive cleaning, the graffiti leaves behind a stain on the rocks By Tyler Pruett tyler@southerntorch.com SAND ROCK, Ala.— On or shortly before Monday, May 2, someone heavily…
Area Softball Tournament begins
By Marla Jones, Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com DEKALB Co., Ala.—Several different area tournaments will be held across the county beginning Thursday, May 5. Plainview will host at the Field of Dreams starting…