PHOTO: The Rainsville Police Department seized 5 ounces of "spice," or synthetic marijuana in separate incidents this week. The substances was banned in Alabama back in 2011 when it was discovered…
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Centre Police Chief Kirk Blankenship challenging Sheriff Shaver in 2018
PHOTO: Centre Police Chief Kirk Blankenship and his family. Blankenship will be challenging Cherokee County Sheriff Jeff Shaver in the June 2018 Republican Primary. (Contributed Photo) By Staff Reports CENTRE, Ala. — Announced…
VIDEO: DeKalb Co. Commission passes resolution supporting the "Stepping Up" initiative
PHOTO: DeKalb County Commission President Ricky Harcrow discusses the “Stepping Up” Initiative, which seeks to better address mental health issues at the county level. (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By Tyler Pruett,…
Three from DeKalb named to Alabama Drug Enforcement Task Force
(File Photo) By Staff Reports FORT PAYNE, Ala. – According to the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office: Sheriff Jimmy Harris is pleased to announce three of his Drug Task Force agents were…
LIVE: Fort Payne City Council Meeting, January 23, 2018
(Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By Staff Reports FORT PAYNE, Ala. — (Live Video at the Bottom) The Fort Payne City Council is currently in their January 23, 2018 meeting. The…
Brink's donates truck to Rainsville Police Department
PHOTO: The Brink's truck parked behind the Rainsville Police Department. The vehicle will be getting an overhaul; with new sirens and radio equipment, donated by the local community. (Tyler Pruett |…
VIDEO: Is Rainsville Open for Business?
PHOTO: Trampas Shankles addresses the Public Hearing on a new subdivision he wants to build near Marshall Road. By Marla Jones, Reporter marla@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. — (Video of the Workshop and…
VIDEO: Rep. Mo Brooks promotes "right to try" experimental treatments act on House Floor
PHOTO: Rep. Mo Brooks discusses Senate Bill S. 204, the "Right to Try Act" which would give terminally ill patients the right to try experimental treatments and remove the federal bureaucracy.…