Fort Payne Parks and Recreation is taking registrations for youth flag football now through August 20th at Wills Valley Recreation Center. Grades 1st – 6th $50 per child. For…
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RAINSVILLE FOCUSES ON ROADWORK
By Marla Jones Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, ALA.-- The Rainsville City Council held their regularly scheduled meeting on July 19. The meeting primarily focused on roadwork within the City. The Council…
Fire Boots that will be Hard to Fill
By Marla Jones Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala.-- On Friday, July 16, Adamsburg Fire Chief David Evett, 43, of Fort Payne passed away. Evett was a dedicated fireman serving as…
Fort Payne Mourns the loss of Westbrook
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…
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…