By Staff Reports FORT PAYNE, Ala. — On Wednesday, July 3, local businessman Wayne Devan Lowe passed away at his home surrounded by family. Devan was born on July 24, 1939…
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Commission Moves to Pave Kilpatrick
By Zach Hester, Reporter • zach@southerntorch.com DeKALB COUNTY, Ala. — At this week’s meeting of the DeKalb County Commission, it was announced that the Kilpatrick community would see some updates to…
Man charged with Murder in fatal 2018 crash
By Staff Reports FORT PAYNE, Ala. — From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: A man was recently taken into custody regarding a fatal accident that occurred in Henagar…
DeKalb BOE announces Placements, Retirements and Resignations
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com DeKALB COUNTY, Ala. — The DeKalb County Board of Education held their monthly meeting, on Tuesday, July 2. After the approval of minutes, the…
YRNEA to Host Tuberville Meet and Greet in Scottsboro
By Staff Reports Scottsboro, Ala. – The Young Republicans of Northeast Alabama have announced they will be hosting a ‘Meet and Greet’ with former Auburn head football coach Tommy Tuberville, who…
NACC Theatre to Perform "Driving Miss Daisy" in July
By Staff Reports POWELL, Ala. — Area residents are in for a treat this summer as Northeast Alabama Community College (NACC) Theatre brings the iconic play Driving Miss Daisy to the…
A True Survivor
By Marla Jones, Sports Editor • marla@southerntorch.com CROSSVILLE, Ala. — Five years ago, Nick Walls' life changed forever. Walls was involved in a terrible four-wheeler wreck that scarred him for life:…
Ag Center Welcomes New Director
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. — Three weeks ago, Rafe Starkey took the reins as the new Director of the Northeast Alabama Agri-Business Center. Starkey, a Pisgah…