By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — According to the Fort Payne Police Department, at approximately 11:45 pm last night a one car accident occurred on Godfrey Ave…
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DeKalb County deputies teach classes at the Alabama Foster and Adoptive Parent Association Conference
PHOTO: DeKalb County Sheriff's Office Chief Deputy Michael Edmondson teaches a training course to AFAPA members. (DeKalb County Sheriff's Office) By Staff Reports FORT PAYNE, Ala. — On the dates of May…
VIDEO: Fort Payne council votes to allow 'Death Penalty' for vicious dogs
PHOTO: Fort Payne City Attorney Rocky Watson discusses a revised ordinance on, "Addressing Animal Controls Within the City" at today's (May 16) council meeting. (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By Tyler…
Large amount of Ecstasy and Meth found in Flat Rock traffic stop
PHOTO: DeKalb County Deputies found Jamie Shrader, 45 of Chattanooga, in possession of Meth, Ecstasy pills that looked like kids cereal, and pills. (DeKalb County Sheriff's Office) By Staff Reports FLAT ROCK,…
BREAKING: Senator Phil Williams announces he won't seek re-election
PHOTO: Senator Phil Williams represents District 10 in the Alabama State Senate, which is comprised of all or parts of Etowah, Cherokee, St. Clair, and DeKalb counties. (Contributed Photo from the Alabama Senate)…
Boaz man arrested near Crossville last night for trafficking Methamphetamine
PHOTO: Jeffery Lynn Corbin, 48 of Boaz, was arrested after a traffic stop near Crossville. (DeKalb County Sheriff's Office) By Staff Reports CROSSVILLE, Ala. — On Sunday, May 14, DeKalb County K-9…
VIDEO: Ag. Commissioner McMillan address DeKalb County Republicans, Black announces commission run
PHOTO: Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries John McMillan addressed the DeKalb County Republican Breakfast Club this morning. (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. —…
Conviction in modern day cattle rustling case, Juror sings, 'Hotter than a Two-Dollar Pistol'
PHOTO: Earlier this week, a Cherokee County Jury found a Boaz man guilty of Cattle Rustling, stemming from a 2014 charge. (File Photo) By Staff Reports CENTRE, Ala. — A Cherokee County jury found a…