By Southern Torch Staff FORT PAYNE, Ala. — From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: Early last Wednesday morning (November 25, 2020) while most of the community slept, a…
Month: November 2020
Six Arrested on Drug Charges
By Southern Torch Staff FORT PAYNE, Ala. — From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: Over the last few days, DeKalb County Sheriff’s Deputies, along with DeKalb County Narcotics…
Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town!
By Zach Hester, Reporter • zach@southerntorch.com NORTHEAST ALABAMA — Parades will be lining up across DeKalb and Jackson counties as our local municipalities hold their annual Christmas celebrations. Here is a…
Then There Was One...
By Marla Jones, Sports Editor • marla@southerntorch.com FYFFE, Ala. — The defending Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) Class 2A State Champions, the Fyffe Red Devils (13-0), moved up to Class…
FP Presents 36th Annual Christmas in the Park
By Southern Torch Staff FORT PAYNE, Ala. — The Fort Payne Parks and Recreation and the City of Fort Payne will present the 36th Annual Christmas in the Park on Friday,…
OPINION: The Pilgrim Story Is More Relevant Than Ever
Contributed by Robert Aderholt, U.S. Representative This Thanksgiving will be different from any other we have had in our lifetimes. This past year has been a struggle, as every single one…
Fyffe Wins Battle of the Creekbank
By Marla Jones, Sports Editor • marla@southerntorch.com OHATCHEE, Ala. — The Fyffe Red Devils defeated the Ohatchee Indians, 26-7 in the third round of the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) State…
Alabama Senate Elects New Leadership
By Zach Hester, Reporter • zach@southerntorch.com MONTGOMERY, Ala. — The leadership of the Alabama Senate will look different when the legislative body convenes next year. Sen. Greg Reed (R-Jasper) was unanimously…