Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala.-- On Thursday, retired Lieutenant Darren Westbrook, of the Fort Payne Fire Department, passed away due to complications of COVID-19. Westbrook, who was one…
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DeSoto State Park adds 157 acres adjacent to Little River
FORT PAYNE, AL (July 15, 2021) – The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources recently completed the purchase of a 157-acre tract of land along Little River near DeSoto Falls.…
Local Student Graduates from Space Camp
Huntsville, AL – Trey Stewart of Rainsville, AL recently attended Space Academy at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center, home of Space Camp®, Space Camp® Robotics™, Aviation Challenge®, and U.S. Cyber…
BARBERS HELPING BARBERS
Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala.-- On Saturday, Peluquería Acapulco Barbershop was a buzz, literally, with a hair competition to help individual barbers/stylists gain extra knowledge and confidence. This…
DCSO Says Goodbye to One of Our Own, Deputy Gary Bowen
FORT PAYNE, Ala. It is with great sadness and heavy hearts we announce the passing of one of our own, Deputy Gary Bowen. He began his career at the Collinsville Police…
Commission Purchases Property for Tourism Center
By Marla Jones Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com DEKALB COUNTY, Ala.-- (Full video online) The DeKalb County Commission held their regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, July 13. Commission President, Ricky Harcrow updated the…
Vaccines are not Required for School Attendance
DEKALB COUNTY, Ala--Assistant DeKalb County Board of Education Superintendent, Jennifer Williams addressed the Board at a recent meeting regarding the goals for the DeKalb County Board of Education and the 2021-2022…
2021 Youth Camp
Plainview football. July 20th. 9 AM - 12 PM @Rainsville FOD