PHOTO: The City of Fort Payne has started a petition drive for state assistance in demolishing the old DeKalb General Hospital. The presence of toxic mold and asbestos makes the building unusable…
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Huntsville man charged with attempting to provide material support to ISIS
PHOTO: Aziz Ihab Sayyed (23 of Huntsville) plead guilty to a charge of attempting to provide material support or resources to a foreign terrorist organization. (Huntsville Police Department) By Staff…
DeSoto Seafood and Brews announces Grand Opening!
PHOTO: (Marla Jones | Southern Torch) By Marla Jones, Reporter FORT PAYNE, Ala. — DeSoto Seafood and Brews located on 607 Gault Avenue North, Suite A offers plenty of choices for any seafood lover…
TOO MUCH BLUE: Plainview's Last Second Finish
PHOTO: In the last second of overtime play, the Plainview Bears pulled off a state championship victory, defeating the Hillcrest-Evergreen Jaguars, 78-75. (Kristy Gallagher | Southern Torch) By Marla Jones, Sports Editor BIRMINGHAM,…
Investigation leads to three arrests, stolen vehicle found
PHOTO: Marty Spence, Randy Spence, and Jonathan Spence were arrested and charged on March 5th. By Staff Reports DEKALB COUNTY, Ala. — According to the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office: On March 5th, the DeKalb…
Convicted sex offender and drug dealer has probation revoked
PHOTO: Jonathan Lee Tucker (35 of Gaylesville) had his probation revoked after being charged with trafficking meth and other drug charges. (Cherokee County Sheriff's Office) By Staff Reports CENTRE, Ala. — According to…
Traffic stop results in arrests
PHOTO: Horton, Brown, and Beasley were all arrested over the weekend at traffic stops. By Staff Reports DEKALB COUNTY, Ala. —According to the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office: On March 3rd DeKalb County Deputies…
Antique tractor stolen from Cherokee County recovered last week
PHOTO: Cherokee County Sheriff's Office Investigator Brent Snead recovered the 1960 International with the assistance of Game and Fish Officer Jody Yancey and the Calhoun County Sheriff's Office. (Cherokee County Sheriff's…