PHOTO: (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By Staff Reports FORT PAYNE, Ala. — DeKalb County Commission President Ricky Harcrow is announcing his candidacy for reelection. Mr. Harcrow is a resident of Ider…
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The Hope Chapter
The Hope Chapter Marla Jones, Staff Reporter marla@southerntorch.com “So be strong and courageous, all you who put your hope in the Lord!” Psalm 31:24 Breast Cancer Awareness Month is an annual…
Marshall Stiefel defeats Joey Graham in Rainsville Runoff!
RAINSVILLE, Ala. — The votes are in, and Marshall Stiefel has won the runoff for Rainsville City Council Place 1! Stiefel beat incumbent Joey Graham by a margin of 6%, with…
FACT CHECK: Overpasses are city's responsibility, not railroad's
By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — According to Fort Payne City Councilman Randall Ham in an online video earlier this month:[blockquote style="2"]"I've listened to your concerns, and I've…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: DC gas board should be run by citizens
The following letter was submitted to the Southern Torch by Fort Payne citizen Dale Jackson Sr. If you have thoughts you would like to be considered for print or posted to…
A CLOSER LOOK: Fort Payne’s new fire engines
PHOTO: One of Fort Payne's new fire engines at Station No. 1 By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — The Fort Payne Fire Department and Chief Don Fischer…
Memories at DeSoto State Park
By Diego Reynoso, Operations Manager diego@southerntorch.com I was browsing Facebook yesterday and noticed a video on Desoto State Park’s page. It was produced by “For Him Films” for the park. It…
The Southern Torch, Vol. 2, No. 39
By Staff Reports RAINSVILLE, Ala. — Be sure to check out this week's edition of the Southern Torch for print-only content such as a schedule of all the fair events and…