By Staff Reports FORT PAYNE, Ala. — The following are reported incidents, arrests, and accidents from the Fort Payne Police Department for Monday, November 21 – Thursday, November 24. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 21 Reported Incidents (11/21) Theft…
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Early Morning Fire at Mentone Market
PHOTO: The Mentone Market caught fire early Wednesday morning. (Photo Credit: WHNT News 19) By Staff Reports MENTONE, Ala. — Early on Wednesday morning, a fixture of the Mentone community caught fire.…
DeKalb Deputies make arrest for Burglary, Meth, and Escaping Arrest
PHOTO: Tidwell, 34 of Henagar, was arrested for a long list of charges after escaping arrest from deputies last month. (DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office) By Staff Reports FORT PAYNE, Ala. —…
Rainsville looks to shut out the Southern Torch (VIDEO)
By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. — The Rainsville City Council held it's regular workshop and meeting on Monday night, at the new time of 5:00 pm (with the workshop…
Fort Payne Police Report, Friday, Nov. 18 – Sunday, Nov. 20
By Staff Reports FORT PAYNE, Ala. — The following are reported incidents, arrests, and accidents from the Fort Payne Police Department for Friday, November 18 – Sunday, November 20. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18 Reported Incidents (11/18) Theft…
GoFundMe Page set up to help Mentone fire department
By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com MENTONE, Ala. — Since November 9, local firefighters have been working non-stop to contain multiple blazes on Lookout Mountain. Much of this battle is being…
Governor Deploys National Guard to tackle Lookout Mountain Wildfire
PHOTO: The Governor deployed an Alabama National Guard UH-60 'Black Hawk' helicopter to assist with battling the wildfire on Lookout Mountain. (Wikimedia Commons) By Staff Reports MENTONE, Ala. – On Friday,…
Charity sends gifts and the story of Christmas to kids around the globe
By C. Campbell, Staff Writer cody@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. — Early November has become the time of year when a number of stores and other places begin to roll out their Christmas…