By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — The Fort Payne City Council held their regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, November 19. During the meeting, the Council: Passed…
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Contaminated Water in Northeast Alabama
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor with contributions by Dylan Smith, Reporter (Photo by Marla Jones) IDER, Ala. — Following two letters sent to affected residents, officials at the DeKalb-Jackson Water Supply…
Quarterfinal Bound
By Marla Jones, Sports Editor • marla@southerntorch.com OHATCHEE, Ala. — The Collinsville Panthers defeated the Ohatchee Indians 21-14 in the second round of the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) Class…
Alabama Brings Back Christmas for Kids
By Jenna Sue Payne, Sales Manager FORT PAYNE, Ala. — The need is great in DeKalb County, and there are three of Santa's Helpers that are ready to get to work…
DeKalb-Jackson Water Supply Violated Drinking Water Standards
By Southern Torch Staff DeKALB COUNTY, Ala. — Officials are monitoring drinking water conditions after the DeKalb-Jackson Water Supply District reported that it violated a drinking water standard. In a letter…
Jared Haggard Captured this Morning after Manhunt
By Southern Torch Staff FORT PAYNE, Ala. — From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: Early this morning, a multi-agency operation resulted in the capture of a fugitive with…
High Speed Pursuit Ends in Dawson
By Southern Torch Staff FORT PAYNE, Ala. — From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: A Boaz man is in custody after leading law enforcement on a high speed…
Make the Most of your Health Insurance
By Southern Torch Staff FORT PAYNE, Ala. — During the fall and winter months it’s easy to get caught up in holiday planning and forget to take advantage of your insurance…