By Staff Reports FORT PAYNE, Ala. — The following are reported incidents, arrests, and accidents from the Fort Payne Police Department for Monday, October 3 – Thursday, October 6. MONDAY, OCTOBER 3 Reported Incidents…
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Rainsville to begin engineering work on Chavies Bridge (VIDEO)
The Rainsville Council and Mayor Nick Jones approved payment to CDG Engineering to begin work on Chavies Bridge. (Southern Torch | Tyler Pruett) By C. Campbell, Staff Writer cody@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala.…
Rainsville Police seizes 208 grams of meth during August
The Rainsville Police Department has recently moved to three officers per shift, and seized 208 grams of meth off the streets. (Southern Torch | Tyler Pruett) By Staff Reports RAINSVILLE, Ala.…
Fort Payne Police Report, Friday, Sep. 30 – Sunday, Oct. 2
By Staff Reports FORT PAYNE, Ala. — The following are reported incidents, arrests, and accidents from the Fort Payne Police Department for Friday, September 30 – Sunday, October 2. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 Reported Incidents…
FACT CHECK: Overpasses are city's responsibility, not railroad's
By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — According to Fort Payne City Councilman Randall Ham in an online video earlier this month:[blockquote style="2"]"I've listened to your concerns, and I've…
Brewer’s vision on growing Fort Payne’s Economy
By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — This week, the Southern Torch caught up with Lynn Brewer, who’s seeking a Fort Payne council seat on October 4. In…
Taylor seeks fair compensation for first responders
PHOTO: Councilman Gerald “Red” Taylor spoke up for first responders at the council meeting last Tuesday night. (Photo by Tyler Pruett) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. —…
Fort Payne City Council Meeting, September 27 (FULL VIDEO)
By Staff Reports FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Full video of September 27's Fort Payne City Council meeting. John Dersham of the DeKalb County Tourist Association discusses funding for the upcoming fiscal…