PHOTO: Over the weekend, DeKalb County Schools was notified that the glasses that were purchased for viewing the eclipse were not, "sourced from a recommended manufacturer," and were not recommended for use.…
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Fort Payne PD: One arrested, another injured after a fight at Ole Tymer's
By Staff Reports FORT PAYNE, Ala. — According to a release by the Fort Payne Police Department: On Sunday August 13th at approximately 1:30 in the morning a disturbance broke out…
Fort Payne man arrested on several charges following threatening communications
PHOTO: Andrew Michael Hussey, 43 of Fort Payne was arrested on several charges stemming from threatening electronic communications sent to several victims in the Fort Payne area. (Fort Payne Police Department) By…
VIDEO: Zoning application for 'My Father's House' withdrawn
PHOTO: Katina Blanchett discusses the proposed home to the crowd at a meeting of the Rainsville Zoning Board. (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) RAINSVILLE, Ala. — At tonight's meeting of the Rainsville…
Deputy District Attorney Scott Lloyd Announces Candidacy for Circuit Judge
PHOTO: Deputy District Attorney Scott Lloyd announces his campaign for Circuit Judge this morning at the Republican Breakfast Club Meeting. Lloyd cites Cites Experience and Conservative Judicial Philosophy (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch)…
Andrew Hairston announces run for Circuit Judge Place 2
PHOTO: Hairston announced his campaign this morning at the August meeting of the DeKalb County Republican Breakfast Club. (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By Staff Reports FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Andrew Hairston…
Section man arrested in connection to Cherokee County burglary
PHOTO: Johnny T. Townson, 24 of Section was arrested after being suspected of a burglary in Cherokee County. (Cherokee County Sheriff's Office) By Staff Reports CENTRE, Ala. — According to Cherokee County Sheriff Jeff Shaver: A…
VIDEO: County applies for CDBG Grant for Road Paving
PHOTO: Falguni Patel, who serves as a Principle Planner for TARCOG, discusses the grant with the DeKalb County Commission. (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com FORT…