The 66th Annual VFW Fair is in town until Saturday. The Fair gates open at 5 p.m through Friday and on Saturday, gates open at 10 a.m. Be sure to come to enjoy…
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Ivey Attends Groundbreaking for New Facility
Marla Jones, Mananging Editor marla@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala.-- On Monday, Governor Kay Ivey, local dignitaries, along with Fort Payne City and School Officials, broke ground on the new Building, Electrical Aviation…
What a Grand Homecoming!
By Marla Jones Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com SYLVANIA, Ala.--Since March of 2020, we have prayed for and mourned the loss of many victims of COVID-19. On Saturday, Southern Torch was honored to celebrate…
Locals Protest Mask Requirements
By Marla Jones Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala.-- The Fort Payne City Board of Education held its regular monthly meeting on Thursday, September 23. Several in attendance came to protest…
Fort Payne Parks & Youth Basketball Registration
Fort Payne Parks and Recreation will be taking registrations for youth basketball from September 27th – October 18th at the Wills Valley Recreation Center. Ages 4-12, as of September 1st.…
Red Devils Shutout the Lions
By Marla Jones Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com FYFFE, Ala.--The Fyffe Red Devils shut out Brindlee Mountain, 56-0 on Thursday night. Fyffe attacked early and often, scoring four touchdowns in the first quarter. Brody…
Bulldogs Shock the Bears
Marla Jones, Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com PLAINVIEW, Ala.-- The Geraldine Bulldogs defeated the Plainview Bears, 26-20 in a shocker on Friday night. Jaxon Colvin crashed in from 2-yards out for the Geraldine…
White announces candidacy for DeKalb County Sheriff
For Immediate Release September 1, 2021 Contact: Craig White 256-630-0362 White announces candidacy for DeKalb County Sheriff Law enforcement veteran seeks to bring responsible management of funds and personnel to the…