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…
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Fort Payne unveils new flag
PHOTO: The new Fort Payne flag is a combination of two designs from Jeff White and Constance Price. By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Towards the end of…
Alexander inspires with new book
PHOTO: Ever Faithful, Ever Loyal: The Timothy Alexander Story is now available for purchase. By Staff Reports Authors Timothy Alexander and Tim Stephens are proud to announce the release of their new…
"American Bull Dog" shot by crossbow in Fort Payne
PHOTO: According to Fort Payne Police Chief Randy Bynum, a dog is recovering after being shot by a crossbow on Tuesday. Investigators are currently working to find who was responsible. (Fort…
Serial Burglar Billy Blake arrested again in Fort Payne
PHOTO: Billy Edward Blake was arrested for yet another string of burglaries earlier this month. Blake had already been arrested in October for breaking in to Henagar Junior High and again in…
Welden releases his list of reforms needed in the Sheriff’s Office
(Contributed Photo | Nick Welden for Sheriff) By Staff Reports FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Tonight, Republican candidate for DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden released a statement on what he plans to…
Couple leave children at home alone while committing burglary in Fyffe
PHOTO: Husband and Wife Steven and Jessica Warren (37 and 33) were caught burglarizing Fyffe Unclaimed Storage early Saturday morning. After being arrested, their children were found walking down the road…
Two in custody after wreck in Fort Payne
PHOTO: A van struck a parked vehicle and a utility pole in front of My Supply on Godfrey Avenue in Fort Payne. Both occupants are currently in police custody. (Contributed by Randell Ham)…