By Marla Jones, Reporter CHEROKEE COUNTY, Ala. — Officials were called to a possible drowning at Martha’s Falls in the Little River Canyon National Preserve. At approximately 1:30pm on Saturday, May…
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Cheryl Turner named new Director of DeKalb Ambulance Service (DAS)
By Staff Reports FORT PAYNE, Ala. — At the regularly scheduled meeting of the DeKalb County Hospital Association, the Board unanimously nominated Mrs. Cheryl Turner to the position of Director of DeKalb…
UPDATE: Emergency Drill CANCELLED due to Flu, potential for Winter Weather
(File Photo) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — According to the DeKalb County Emergency Management Agency, the "Emergency Mock Event" for next week has been cancelled due to…
DeKalb Ambulance Service holds Toy Drive for local Children
PHOTO: DeKalb Ambulance Service (DAS) is currently holding a toy drive to benefit local children this Holiday Season through the Children's Advocacy Center. (DAS) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE,…
UPDATE: The Fort Payne Police Department releases statement on pedestrian death
PHOTO: The woman was struck in the westbound lane of Highway 35 in front of Chick-Fil-A. (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — (Updated on…
Father arrested after son found shot in the head in Henagar
PHOTO: Scott K. Slaton, 53 of Henagar was arrested on the scene for obstructing government operations and resisting arrest. (The DeKalb County Sheriff's Office) By Staff Reports FORT PAYNE, Ala. — According to…
DeKalb County K-9 Deputy hits bull on Highway 75 in Fyffe
PHOTO: Last night, Deputy Hunter Akins was responding to a call when he struck a bull standing in Highway 75 in Fyffe. (DeKalb County Sheriff's Office) By Staff Reports FORT PAYNE, Ala.…
Man washed over falls at Little River Canyon
PHOTO: A 39-year-old male was swept over the falls and sustained major injuries earlier today. (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By Staff Reports FORT PAYNE, Ala. —Larry Beane, Park Ranger with the National…