Marked For Life Ministries has announced the appointment of Kelli Gardner as the new Director of Programs. In this role, Gardner will oversee all programs and services offered by the ministry,…
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Remembering Pearl Harbor
Submitted Article FORT PAYNE, ALA.-- JSU Little River Canyon, a Pearl Harbor Memorial on December 7th. American Legion Post 89, Post 39 Honor Guard from Valley Head, along with Trenton and …
Walk Through Bethlehem
(Pictures acquired from Broadway Baptist) Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, ALA.-- Over the weekend, nearly 700 people enjoyed a “Walk Through Bethlehem” presented by Broadway Baptist Church in Rainsville. The…
FP Resolves Boot Issue
Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com Fort Payne, Ala.-- The Fort Payne City Council held its regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, December 6. Fort Payne has experienced an ongoing issue of “Boots”…
Elliott Sworn-in For Another Term
Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala.-- (Full Video on Southern Torch Facebook Page) The DeKalb County Board of Education held a special called meeting on December 6. DeKalb County Commission…
City Employees to Receive 3% Raise
By Marla Ballard Reporter RAINSVILLE, Ala.-- (Full video on Southern Torch Facebook page) The Rainsville City Council held their regularly scheduled meeting on December 5. The Council approved a 3% Cost-Of-Living…
The Big Mill, Big Space, Big Selection
By Marla Ballard Reporter FORT PAYNE, ALA - Vintage pickers, collectors, vacationers, visitors, locals, and looky-loos are just some of the assortment of folks who visit the Big Mill Antique Mall.…
FPHS Seniors Win Congressional App Challenge
Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala.--Congressman Robert Aderholt recently announced that two Fort Payne High School Seniors have won Alabama’s 4th Congressional District, Congressional App Challenge, This is the…