By Staff Reports FORT PAYNE, Ala. — According to Fort Payne Police Chief Randy Bynum: On today’s date at 11:50am, a resident on Valley View Avenue reported a suspicious truck had backed into a neighbor’s…
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YRNEA welcomes new leadership
Contributed by The Young Republicans of Northeast Alabama SCOTTSBORO, Ala. — The Young Republicans of Northeast Alabama are excited to announce the seating of new leadership on their Executive Board. Dylan Smith…
NACC begins fall registration
By Staff Reports DEKALB COUNTY, Ala. — Registration for the fall semester at Northeast Alabama Community College is fast approaching. Early registration has already begun by appointment. Regular registration will be on…
Winner Winner Catfish Dinner!
PHOTO: Judges visited Mentone's Green Leaf Grill and named chef/owner Jimmy Rogers as Bama's Best Catfish Champion! Pictured from left to right: Catfish Journal editor Mike McCall, restaurant owner Jimmy Rogers, Catfish…
Security at the Parks
By Marla Jones, Reporter • marla@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — The Fort Payne City Council held a special work session on Tuesday, July 31 to discuss the price of purchasing security cameras…
The World's Longest Yard Sale is THIS WEEKEND!
By Zach Hester, Reporter • zach@southerntorch.com DEKALB COUNTY, Ala. — The World’s Longest Yard Sale will make its way back to DeKalb County next Thursday, August 2 and last until Sunday, August…
School Bells Will Be Ringing Soon
PHOTO: Mr. Shane Byrd, Principal of Fort Payne Middle School addresses the board on the school's progress and goals for the upcoming year. (Marla Jones | Southern Torch) By Marla Jones, Reporter •…
Asbestos Found in Sylvania School Floor
PHOTO: (Submitted Photos) By Marla Jones, Reporter • marla@southerntorch.com SYLVANIA, Ala. — Sylvania parents are voicing concerns regarding asbestos being found in the floor after a leak occurred a few weeks…