PHOTO: Michael Jacob Leftwich, age 32 of Mentone, faces several charges after leading Fort Payne Police Officers on a chase from Gault Avenue in Fort Payne to Hammondville. (Fort Payne Police Department)…
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Six drug arrests and two for burglary in the last week
PHOTO: Joshua Terrell Evans (28 of Moody), Justin Quantizes McCullough (27 of Sylvania), Jimmy Dale Skyles (28 of Fort Payne), Nicholas Bryan Swain (36 of Crossville), and Larry Ray Walker Jr. (39 of Crossville) were arrested…
Brink's donates truck to Rainsville Police Department
PHOTO: The Brink's truck parked behind the Rainsville Police Department. The vehicle will be getting an overhaul; with new sirens and radio equipment, donated by the local community. (Tyler Pruett |…
VIDEO: Is Rainsville Open for Business?
PHOTO: Trampas Shankles addresses the Public Hearing on a new subdivision he wants to build near Marshall Road. By Marla Jones, Reporter marla@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. — (Video of the Workshop and…
Company to re-open Lee Energy Solutions, bringing 50 new jobs to Crossville!
PHOTO: Mohegan Renewable Energy recently announced the purchase of the Lee Energy Solutions Facility on Highway 68, which they will be reopening to produce wood pellets out of wood waste for…
Mentone man caught with a large amount of marijuana and pills
PHOTO: Byrum Emory Thomas was found in possession of a "sizable" amount of marijuana, a large amount of pills, scales, and bags during a traffic stop Sunday night. (Fort Payne Police…
Rainsville PD has plenty of coats for those in need!
PHOTO: The Rainsville Police Department has collected around 1000 coats for people in need to keep warm this winter. (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE,…
Parents of Nora Rose to speak at Sanctity of Human Life worship service
PHOTO: Local parents Jacob and Katie Malone with their 15-month-old daughter, Nora Rose. Nora was born with Trisomy 13, and Jacob and Katie will be sharing their experiences with the Sanctity…