By Steve Flowers, AL Political Columnist PHOTO: Steve Flowers is Alabama’s leading political columnist. His weekly column appears in over 60 Alabama newspapers. He served 16 years in the state legislature. …
Month: August 2019
FP Council: Tourism On The Rise
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — (Full Video on our Facebook) At this week’s meeting of the Fort Payne City Council, DeKalb Tourism Director John Dersham updated…
Inside the Huddle with the Fyffe Red Devils
By Marla Jones, Sports Editor • marla@southerntorch.com FYFFE, Ala. — On my fourth stop of this season’s Inside the Huddle, I visited with the State Championship-winning Fyffe Red Devils! Since I…
Spotlight on Coaches with Fyffe's Paul Benefield
By Marla Jones, Sports Editor • marla@southerntorch.com FYFFE, Ala. — This week's Spotlight on Coaches is shining on Paul Benefield, Head Coach for the Fyffe Red Devils Varsity Football Team! Coach…
DSCO conducts "Back to School" Saturation
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: On Tuesday, Deputies with the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office and Sheriff’s Office Drug Task Force, Troopers, and Officers…
Council Approves Stiefel Tax Cut
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. — (Full Video on our Facebook) The Rainsville City Council held their regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, August 5. To begin the meeting,…
All-American Girl
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. — From day one, Tinsley Andrews has been a fighter. She was born a full month before her due date on December…
DeKalb Heart Walk
By Zach Hester, Reporter • zach@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — It’s time to get (and stay) healthy. DeKalb Regional Medical Center’s Heart Walk will be held on Saturday, August 17. This…