PHOTO: James McMurry, 55 of Athens and Grant Taylor, 43 of Albertville were found to be in procession of drugs and handgun. (DeKalb County Sheriff's Office) By Staff Reports FORT PAYNE,…
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Gun Rights to be a Big Topic in 2017 legislative session
PHOTO: Several bills have already been filed to strengthen gun rights within the state. (File Photo) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Many bills that have been filed…
Student stabbed this morning at Ider High School
PHOTO: A teenager was stabbed this morning after an altercation in the school gymnasium. (Ider High School) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com IDER, Ala. — This morning at Ider school…
Children’s Advocacy Center hosts Annual Dinner Theatre next Week
PHOTO: The Children’s Advocacy Center in Fort Payne will be hosting it’s annual Dinner Theatre beginning on February 9. (Children’s Advocacy Center) By C. Campbell, Staff Writer cody@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — The…
DeKalb County expands Special Response Team (SRT)
PHOTO: DeKalb County Sheriff Jimmy Harris swears in new members of the Special Response Team. (DeKalb County Sheriff's Office) By Staff Reports FORT PAYNE, Ala. — The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office Special…
The Loomis Bros. Circus is returning to Rainsville!
PHOTO: The Loomis Bros. Circus is returning to Rainsville next weekend! Be sure to enter our giveaway for free tickets! (http://www.loomiscircus.com) By Staff Reports RAINSVILLE, Ala. — Loomis Brothers Circus is bringing the “Funtastic…
Fort Payne Police Report, Monday, Jan. 23 – Thursday, Jan. 26
By Staff Reports FORT PAYNE, Ala. — The following are reported incidents, arrests, and accidents from the Fort Payne Police Department for Monday, January 23 – Thursday, January 26. MONDAY, January 23 Reported Incidents (1/23) Theft…
After school program a big hit at Moon Lake Elementary
PHOTO: Students taking part in Moon Lake Elementary’s 21st Century After-School work on their garden, which will be ready in time for Earth Day in April. (Mary Lance | Moon Lake…