PHOTO: The Great White Production’s concert series will debut on Saturday, Aug. 5, in the Boarding Room of the Big Mill. The Dozens (left), a southern rock, soul and blues band in…
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Farmers issues statement regarding outage
(Farmer's Telecommunication) By Staff Reports RAINSVILLE, Ala. — Farmer's Telecommunication issued a statement late Thursday on the morning outage: On Thursday, August 3, 2017, FTC experienced a critical electrical system failure,…
Big Week for Mentone Business!
PHOTO: This week in Mentone, a local favorite re-opened after a devastating fire, a new restaurant opened on Highway 117, along with (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor…
Fort Payne Chamber announces 2017 'Women in Business' awardees
PHOTO: This year's Fort Payne 'Women in Business' awardees have been announced! Martha Harris, Mary Davis, and Vanessia Fike will be honored at the Chamber's annual luncheon. (The Fort Payne Chamber of…
Man shot during altercation in Kilpatrick
By Staff Reports FORT PAYNE, Ala. — According to the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office: On Sunday, July 30th DeKalb County Deputies, Crossville Police, and Geraldine Police responded to a call on County Road…
Fort Payne man arrested after High Speed Chase Thursday Night
PHOTO: 45 year old Jonathan David Henderson, of Fort Payne led Leesburg Police and Cherokee County Law Enforcement on a high speed pursuit Thursday night. (Cherokee County Sheriff's Office) By Joey Weaver…
VIDEO: Progress being made at Buck's Pocket State Park
PHOTO: The DeKalb County Road Department is currently fixing a creek crossing on County Road 173 at Buck's Pocket State Park, near the Jackson County line. (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By…
DeKalb County K-9 Deputy hits bull on Highway 75 in Fyffe
PHOTO: Last night, Deputy Hunter Akins was responding to a call when he struck a bull standing in Highway 75 in Fyffe. (DeKalb County Sheriff's Office) By Staff Reports FORT PAYNE, Ala.…