By Marla Jones, Managing Editor •marla@southerntorch.com HENAGAR, Ala. — Attorney Jeff McCurdy is returning home to Henagar. McCurdy, who has practiced law in Fort Payne for the last decade, moved his…
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Hairston wins big for Circuit Judge
By Zach Hester • zach@southerntorch.com DEKALB COUNTY, Ala. — Fort Payne attorney Andrew Hairston stamped out the competition after a hard race for Circuit Judge - 9th Judicial Circuit (Place 2) between…
UPDATE: Dogs involved in fatal attack in Section put down
PHOTO: On Monday, the time for appeal expired for the four dogs involved in the fatal attack in Section in early December. Yesterday morning, the dogs were euthanized. (Tyler Pruett | Southern…
Fate of dogs and owners still in question month after deadly attack
PHOTO: A month after the deadly dog attack in Section that took the life of Emily Colvin, the fate of the dogs and the owners are still being decided in Jackson…
Rainsville PD now taking applications for next Citizen's Police Academy
PHOTO: Rainsville Police Chief Kevin Smith conducts a review at the final classroom session of the second . (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. — The…
VIDEO: Animal Control discussed in Fort Payne after tragic dog attack
PHOTO: Rachel Abrams, whose niece was killed by dogs recently on Sand Mountain, addresses the Fort Payne Council meeting regarding the dog attack. (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By Tyler Pruett,…
Moore campaign will file suit to stop Democrat Highway 31 Ad
PHOTO: On Wednesday, the Roy Moore campaign filed a, "cease and desist" letter regarding ads being ran by Highway 31 PAC; a liberal group that utilizes a federal loophole to avoid…
CONDEMNATION: Berry speaks out on City’s plan to sue
PHOTO: The City of Rainsville has been seeking to replace the aging bridge on Chavies Road. Now the council is pursuing condemnation on a piece of property needed for the right-of-way for…