PHOTO: This year's Fort Payne 'Women in Business' awardees have been announced! Martha Harris, Mary Davis, and Vanessia Fike will be honored at the Chamber's annual luncheon. (The Fort Payne Chamber of…
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Man shot during altercation in Kilpatrick
By Staff Reports FORT PAYNE, Ala. — According to the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office: On Sunday, July 30th DeKalb County Deputies, Crossville Police, and Geraldine Police responded to a call on County Road…
VIDEO: Progress being made at Buck's Pocket State Park
PHOTO: The DeKalb County Road Department is currently fixing a creek crossing on County Road 173 at Buck's Pocket State Park, near the Jackson County line. (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By…
DeKalb County K-9 Deputy hits bull on Highway 75 in Fyffe
PHOTO: Last night, Deputy Hunter Akins was responding to a call when he struck a bull standing in Highway 75 in Fyffe. (DeKalb County Sheriff's Office) By Staff Reports FORT PAYNE, Ala.…
‘The Father’s House’ to rebuild lives after addiction
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,…
Rainsville PD to host second installment of 'Coffee With a Cop' tomorrow
PHOTO: The second meeting of 'Coffee With a Cop' will be held tomorrow morning at Kelly's Kitchen in Rainsville at 9 am. (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By Tyler Pruett, Managing…
Fire claims cottage at Nippersink Lodge near DeSoto Falls
PHOTO: A fire broke out late yesterday at a cottage at Nippersink Lodge near DeSoto Falls. Firefighters with the Mentone Fire Department, as well as the Valley Head and Hammondsville Fire Deparments…
Man washed over falls at Little River Canyon
PHOTO: A 39-year-old male was swept over the falls and sustained major injuries earlier today. (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By Staff Reports FORT PAYNE, Ala. —Larry Beane, Park Ranger with the National…