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First Applebee’s coming to Fort Payne, New construction will be at The Crossings
30 Jul 2016

First Applebee’s coming to Fort Payne, New construction will be at The Crossings

By: Joseph M. Morgan FORT PAYNE, Ala.—The Crossings at Fort Payne will begin a major construction project soon to welcome a big-time name in restaurants to Fort Payne for the very first time, Applebees! “We are extremely happy to announce that Fort

Who Are You?
29 Jul 2016

Who Are You?

By Lucas Pruett Last night, I started reading one of the most impactful books I have ever picked up. It is called Victory Over the Darkness. If you get one thing out of this article, then please let it be

Rainsville Veterans memorial to be completed by Veteran’s Day
29 Jul 2016

Rainsville Veterans memorial to be completed by Veteran’s Day

Featured image: A groundbreaking ceremony will be held next week to begin construction of the Rainsville Veterans’ Memorial. By Tyler Pruett Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. — Rainsville resident Derek Rosson first approached the city council on a project to build

1996 Atlanta Olympics—As Good as Gold
29 Jul 2016

1996 Atlanta Olympics—As Good as Gold

By Dr. John E. Morgan Pastor–Collinsville Baptist Church Twenty years ago we were all excited about the Olympics being in our back yard in Atlanta.  As I worked at the Olympic Press Center, I learned a lot about what people

29 Jul 2016

Gerald “Red” Taylor seeks re-election to Fort Payne Council

By Tyler Pruett Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala.—Councilman Gerald “Red” Taylor recently announced that he would be seeking re-election on Aug. 23 to the Fort Payne City Council. If re-elected, this will be Taylor’s third term serving on the

Donna G. Jones announces run for Collinsville City Council
29 Jul 2016

Donna G. Jones announces run for Collinsville City Council

By: Joseph M. Morgan Editor and Publisher joseph@southerntorch.com COLLINSVILLE, Ala.—Collinsville High School (CHS) educator Donna G. Jones recently announced her intent to run for the Collinsville City Council, District 2. Mrs. Jones, a teacher at CHS for the past 24

New restaurant in Rainsville, Roadside Que, hosts ribbon cutting
28 Jul 2016

New restaurant in Rainsville, Roadside Que, hosts ribbon cutting

Roadside ‘Que, a new restaurant at 2842 Main Street East in Rainsville hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony this week. The restaurant is near Highway 35 and OLD Hwy 35 in Rainsville east of the Golf & Country Club.

28 Jul 2016

Tom Hale qualifies for Sylvania Town Council run

By Tyler Pruett Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com SYLVANIA, Ala. — Longtime Sylvania resident Tom Hale has qualified to run for Sylvania Town Council Place 2. He’ll be facing off against Jerod Sharp in the August 23 municipal elections. Hale already has

28 Jul 2016

Fort Payne Mayor Larry Chesser asks for public’s support

By Tyler Pruett Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala.—Fort Payne Mayor Larry Chesser is seeking the people’s support in the upcoming August 23 Municipal Elections. Chesser is wrapping up his first term as mayor, and is seeking a second to

Fort Payne Police Report, Friday July 22 – Sunday July 24
28 Jul 2016

Fort Payne Police Report, Friday July 22 – Sunday July 24

            Fort Payne Police Report (Friday, July 22 – Sunday, July 24)   By Staff Reports   Friday July 22nd                          Reported incidents (7/22) Leaving the Scene of an Accident – Occurred at 1815 Glenn