By Zach Hester, Reporter • zach@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Monday morning signaled the beginning of a new chapter of the Fort Payne Parks and Recreation department. Robin Brothers, a native…

By Zach Hester, Reporter • zach@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Monday morning signaled the beginning of a new chapter of the Fort Payne Parks and Recreation department. Robin Brothers, a native…
PHOTO: Republican T.J. Maloney announces run for House District 39! (T.J. Maloney) By Staff Reports HEFLIN, Ala. – Former Executive Director of the Alabama Republican Party, T.J. Maloney is running for State…
By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Earlier this week, Alabama Senate Republicans passed a tax reform bill that is hoped to significantly reduce the taxes paid by tens…
By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Last Thursday started like any day for the staff at Fort Payne Jefferson’s. Early in the work day one of the…
Featured image: The Wildcats have the speed to succeed. By Marla Jones, Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala.—Fort Payne High School Varsity Football is a powerhouse in Class 6A. They have…
Proposal contains no new taxes, provides near-level funding for every state agency By Joseph M. Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com MONTGOMERY, Ala. — The Alabama Senate passed a lean $1.8 billion budget this week…
By Tyler Pruett tyler@southerntorch.com Law enforcement agencies across the country are facing recalls on crucial equipment. Earlier in the year, President Obama issued an executive order prohibiting items from the controversial…
By Marla Jones, Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com Fort Payne 27-Anniston 26 Fort Payne traveled to Anniston for the last game of the regular season. It was a game to keep fans on…