PHOTO: Billy Jones, a former math teacher at Crossville High School, was arrested today on charges related to having sex with a student. (DeKalb County Sheriff's Office) By Staff Reports FYFFE,…
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ADEM: Fuel leaked for over two months; contaminated groundwater
PHOTO: The Xtreme Express Convenience is located on Gault Avenue in Fort Payne. By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — According to records obtained from the Alabama Department of…
Fort Payne Police Report, Friday, Jan. 27 – Sunday, Jan. 29
By Staff Reports FORT PAYNE, Ala. — The following are reported incidents, arrests, and accidents from the Fort Payne Police Department for Friday, Jan. 27 – Sunday, Jan. 29. FRIDAY, January 27 Reported Incidents (1/27) Damaged…
DeKalb County uses DNA to solve 2016 Burglary
PHOTO: Patsy Goins Dodd, 53 of Pisgah, matched DNA left at the crime scene. (DeKalb County Sheriff's Office) By Staff Reports FORT PAYNE, Ala. — The DeKalb County Sheriff's Office has made…
DeKalb County K-9 Unit finds meth, pills, and pistol
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,…
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…
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…
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…