PHOTO: The City of Fort Payne named it's new appointees to the DeKalb-Cherokee Gas Board at a Special Called meeting held at noon today, November 29. (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) …
Month: November 2016
Meek’s Grain and Gin hosts annual ‘Christmas at the Gin’ this weekend
By Kalie Davis, Staff Writer kalie@southerntorch.com PISGAH, Ala.– It all started in the year of 1947, when Lloyd and Ruby Meeks built a grain and gin company in the small town…
Help ‘Toys for Tots’ provide Christmas to kids in need
PHOTO: This year, the Northeast Alabama Marine Corps league hopes to provide toys for approximately 800 DeKalb County children in need. (LaRue Hardinger | NE AL Marine Corps League) By C. Campbell,…
Fort Payne Police Report, Monday, Nov. 21 – Thursday, Nov. 24
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…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: "I wish you would not come"
Editor's Note: The following letter was submitted to the Southern Torch by Rainsville citizen Regina Randolph on November 22, 2016, and does not necessarily express the opinions of the Southern Torch. If you…
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…