(File Photo) By Staff Reports RAINSVILLE, Ala. — According to Rainsville Police Chief Kevin Smith: On 3 May 2018 I received complaints that a new phone scam was occurring in the…
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Two in Leesburg accused of Exploiting an Elderly Person
PHOTO: Thomas E. Johns, 53, and James M. Johns, 58, both of Leesburg, are accused of financial exploitation of an elderly person. (Cherokee County Sheriff's Office) By Staff Reports CENTRE, Ala. — According…
VIDEO: County Commission honors June Brewer for 20 years of service
PHOTO: June Brewer was honored by the DeKalb County Commission on her retirement from The Council on Aging on Tuesday. The council helps provide a link to essential services for DeKalb…
Emergency warming stations available in DeKalb during bitter cold
(File Photo) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — With temperatures remaining bitter cold throughout the weekend, warming stations are available in DeKalb County to those without heat. The…
DeKalb Co. Sheriff's Office warns of scams ahead of Holidays
(File Photo) By Staff Reports FORT PAYNE, Ala. — According to the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office: The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office would like to remind everyone to be on the lookout this…
Collinsville Health and Rehab celebrates Christmas
By Staff Reports COLLINSVILLE, Ala. — The Christmas spirit found its way to Collinsville Health and Rehab and residents were as busy as Santa's elves making ornaments for the facility's entry…
The advantages of a hometown pharmacy
PHOTO: Sylvania Pharmacy owner Rodney Williams assists a customer (http//www.facebook.com/sylvaniapharmacy) By C. Campbell, Staff Writer cody@southerntorch.com SYLVANIA, Ala. — After a visit to the doctor, the next stop on the way…