By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com MENTONE, Ala. — Since November 9, local firefighters have been working non-stop to contain multiple blazes on Lookout Mountain. Much of this battle is being…
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Governor Deploys National Guard to tackle Lookout Mountain Wildfire
PHOTO: The Governor deployed an Alabama National Guard UH-60 'Black Hawk' helicopter to assist with battling the wildfire on Lookout Mountain. (Wikimedia Commons) By Staff Reports MENTONE, Ala. – On Friday,…
Fort Payne churches hold joint Thanksgiving service this Sunday
Several Fort Payne churches will be holding a Thanksgiving Service on Sunday, November 20th, at First United Methodist Church. By C. Campbell, Staff Writer cody@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — On Sunday,…
DeKalb County deputies arrest two more for drugs this week
By Staff Reports FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Released today, the DeKalb County Sheriff's office has arrested two more for drugs this week. On Tuesday, November 15, the DeKalb County Drug and Major…
Fort Payne Police Report, Monday, Nov. 14 - Thursday, Nov. 17
By Staff Reports FORT PAYNE, Ala. — The following are reported incidents, arrests, and accidents from the Fort Payne Police Department for Monday, November 14 – Thursday, November 17. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 14 Reported Incidents (11/14) Theft…
Fort Payne council passes balanced budget, pay raise for city employees (VIDEO)
By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — On Tuesday, November 15, at noon, the Fort Payne City Council held its first meeting with the new city council members.…
Two arrested for Meth in Collinsville
Two Arrested for Meth in Collinsville By Staff Reports COLLINSVILLE, Ala. — On Thursday, November 10, the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office received a tip through the www.dekalbcountysheriff.org website about possible drug…
In Special Called meeting, Rainsville council changes meeting times (VIDEO)
By Staff Reports RAINSVILLE, Ala. — In a Special Meeting called by Rainsville Mayor Rodger Lingerfelt, the City Council voted to change the meeting times to 4:15 pm for the Workshop…