PHOTO: Chad “Chig” Martin of Enterprise, Alabama recently announced his campaign for Governor! To be placed on the ballot, he must have 35,000 signatures from registered voters on a petition by…
Month: June 2017
Fort Payne Police Report for Friday, June 16 – Sunday, June 18
By Staff Reports FORT PAYNE, Ala. — The following are reported incidents, arrests, and accidents from the Fort Payne Police Department for Friday, June 16 – Sunday, June 18. FRIDAY, June 16 Reported Incidents (6/16) Damaged…
VIDEO: Fort Payne City Council honors former-Councilman Walter Watson
PHOTO: Fort Payne Mayor Larry Chesser presents Walter Watson with a framed certificate honoring his service to the city. (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE,…
Spotlight on Coaches - Paul Benefield of Fyffe!
PHOTO: Sports Editor, Marla Jones, and Coach Benefield sporting the signature "Paul Benefield hat". By Marla Jones, Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com FYFFE, Ala.—The Southern Torch Coach of the Week is Paul Benefield,…
Brooks introduces bill to allow federal lawmakers to conceal carry
PHOTO: Yesterday, Congressman Brooks introduced H.R. 2940, which would allow lawmakers to be able to Conceal Carry. ("Mo Brooks," Wikimedia | File Photo) By Staff Reports WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, Congressman Mo Brooks…
Inside the Huddle with the Fyffe Red Devils
PHOTO: The Fyffe Red Devils charge the field during a practice last week. By Marla Jones, Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com FYFFE, Ala.—What better way to kick off my second season of “Inside the…
Separate incidents leads to two arrests for meth after traffic stops
PHOTO: James Edward Hester (left) of Albertville and Nickey McNew of Crossville (right) were arrested on drug charges after narcotics were found during traffic stops. (DeKalb County Sheriff's Office) By Staff Reports…
UPDATE: Community rallies to help victims of tragic Highway 35 accident
PHOTO: The two surviving victims of Thursday's crash have emerged from comas, but they still have a long road to recovery! (Cheryl and Landon Reed | GoFundMe.com) By Tyler Pruett, Managing…