PHOTO: “The Father’s House” is being considered by the Rainsville Zoning Board, and will help those struggling to rebuild their lives after addiction. (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By Tyler Pruett,…
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Albertville man with juvenile in vehicle found in possession of meth
PHOTO: Shane Curtis Walker, 26 of Albertville was found in possession of methamphetamine last Friday after a search of his vehicle. (DeKalb County Sheriff's Office) By Staff Reports CROSSVILLE, Ala. — On Friday,…
Two from Fyffe arrested after high-speed chase, third from Flat Rock still at large
PHOTO: Nickolas Donavan Brooks 27 of Flat Rock, Jonathan Ray Gore, 38 of Fyffe, and Bailey Leeann Taylor, 21 of Fyffe. (Jackson County Sheriff's Office) By Staff Reports SCOTTSBORO, Ala. — Sunday, May…
Rainsville Police reports 100 percent increase in arrests during March
PHOTO: Rainsville Police Chief Kevin Smith conducts the first session of the Citizen's Police Academy. (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. — At this…
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,…
2016 DeKalb County Drug and Major Crimes Unit Statistics
By Staff Reports FORT PAYNE, Ala. — The DeKalb County Drug and Major Crimes Unit has worked diligently to make 2016 as successful as possible. DeKalb County faces a variety of drug…
Thieves leave Sand Mountain churches in the cold
By Staff Reports FORT PAYNE, Ala. — According to the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office, they have had several reports of heat and air central units being stolen from churches in Geraldine, Crossville and…
South DeKalb launches area-wide Celebrate Recovery
By Karah Wilson karah@southerntorch.com GERALDINE, Ala.— South DeKalb Celebrate Recovery, who offers ‘Hope for hurts, habits, and hang-ups,’ launches Tuesday, November 3, 2015 at Skirum United Methodist Church, 2999 County Road…