By Zach Hester, Reporter For some time now, we’ve heard of planned events across the country that on March 14, students would get up and walk out in reverence of the shootings…
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Huge Success for Old Timers Basketball!
By Marla Jones, Sports Editor RAINSVILLE, Ala. — The Annual Old Timers Basketball Tournament kicked off last week with 21 teams made up of over 170 players from DeKalb County. Fans were…
Ellis accepts new position
PHOTO: Fort Payne Head Coach Paul Ellis has accepted a new coaching position in Georgia. By Marla Jones, Sports Editor FORT PAYNE, Ala. – According to Fort Payne High School Principal Brian Jett,…
VIDEO: Crucial School funding tax renewals to be on June 5th Ballot
PHOTO: DeKalb County Commission President Ricky Harcrow discusses the importance of the tax renewals to DeKalb County and Fort Payne City Schools. (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor…
Buy a personalized paver and help finish Patriot's Park!
PHOTO: The Prisoner of War/Missing in Action and American Flags raised Friday by Fort Payne High School JROTC over Patriot's Park. (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) Contributed by Tyler Wilkes, DeKalb County…
Couple in Forney arrested for Chemical Endangerment
PHOTO: Kari D. Thomas and Nicholas L. Ryals were arrested after an investigation revealed that they had used methamphetamine while the children were at home. (Cherokee County Sheriff's Office) By Staff Reports…
Fort Payne man arrested after threatening juveniles in his neighborhood
PHOTO: Charles Edward Murrell (52 of Fort Payne) was arrested for Menacing and Disorderly conduct after making threatening remarks about juveniles in his neighborhood. (Fort Payne Police Department) By Staff Reports FORT PAYNE,…
Welden steps down as head of Chiefs Association to dedicate time to campaign
PHOTO: Valley Head Police Chief Nick Welden addresses the DeKalb County Chiefs of Police Association at Kelly's Kitchen yesterday. (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala.…