PHOTO: 42 year-old Brett Littlejohn (42 of Cedar Bluff) was shot by a Cherokee County Deputy yesterday while attempting to flee arrest on Highway 273. (Cherokee County Sheriff's Office) By Staff Reports LEESBURG,…
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Rainsville PD has plenty of coats for those in need!
PHOTO: The Rainsville Police Department has collected around 1000 coats for people in need to keep warm this winter. (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE,…
UPDATE: Emergency Drill CANCELLED due to Flu, potential for Winter Weather
(File Photo) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — According to the DeKalb County Emergency Management Agency, the "Emergency Mock Event" for next week has been cancelled due to…
Two arrested after trying to scam prescription pills at Cedar Bluff pharmacy
PHOTO: (Left) Michael L. King (22 of Clearmont, Florida) and (Right) Quantez A. Johnson, (28 of Ellenwood, Georgia) were caught yesterday after attempting to purchase prescriptions under a false name in Cedar Bluff yesterday. Johnson led…
Henagar Police vehicle "Totaled" in Accident last night
PHOTO: A Henagar Police Officer was involved in a two vehicle accident on Highway last night. (Henagar Police Department) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com HENAGAR, Ala. — According to Henagar Police Chief Randell…
JUST A DRILL: DeKalb/Fort Payne schools to hold Emergency Drill Jan. 15th - 19th
(File Photo) By Staff Reports FORT PAYNE, Ala. — (Update: This event was cancelled on Friday, January 12th due to the potential for Winter Weather during time frame of the drill…
Fort Payne Woman found in Possession of Drugs during Traffic Stop
PHOTO: Morgan Teresa Davis (44 of Fort Payne) was found in possession of Marijuana, Methamphetamine, smoking pipes, clear baggies, and other paraphernalia during a traffic stop early Tuesday morning. (Fort Payne Police…
Two in Centre arrested for distribution in separate investigations
PHOTO: Ricky Shane Flynt (40 of Centre) and Cody J. Haney (24 of Centre) were arrested yesterday on charges related to drug distribution. (Cherokee County Sheriff's Office) By Staff Reports CENTRE, Ala.…