PHOTO: Gary Haymon, retired Pastor of the Rainsville Church of God, was viciously attacked by a dog last week. (Gary Haymon) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. – A near-fatal…
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VIDEO: Rainsville Council demands answers on Chavies Road bridge project
PHOTO: Chuck Chitwood of CDG Engineering addresses the council on the progress of the Chavies Road Bridge project. (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. — To…
Marijuana, Xanax found at Fyffe High School by K-9 Unit
By Staff Reports FYFFE, Ala. — On Friday April 28, 2017, DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office K-9 units conducted searches of Crossville High School and Fyffe High School. During the search of…
DeKalb Co. Deputies make drug arrests on Saturday.
PHOTO: The DeKalb County Sheriff's Office arrested Billy Earl McClendon of Fort Payne, Heather McKenzie Perryman of Fort Payne, John Amos Narron of Crossville, and Tracey Lynn Freeman of Fort Payne on…
VIDEO: Employee organizations speak out at DeKalb County Board of Education meeting
PHOTO: The DeKalb County Board of Education and Superintendent Jason Barnett discuss the possibility of purchasing a new special needs bus. (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com…
VIDEO: County Commission to put flags at half staff to commemorate April 27 Tornado
PHOTO: The memorial to commemorate those that lost their lives, located at the DeKalb County Schools Coliseum in Rainsville. (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE,…
3 firefighters, homeowner treated after blaze on Sylvania Gap Road
PHOTO: According to the Blake Volunteer Fire Department, three firefighters were treated at the scene for over-exhaustion. The homeowner, who was thought to still be in the structure, thankfully made it…
Fort Payne Optimist Club's 9th Annual 'Race to Embrace'
PHOTO: Steven Ross after receiving his trophy with LaCee Kirk From Plainview High School. (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — The Fort Payne Optimist…