PHOTO: Jessica Procter was crowned Miss Alabama 2017 and will be addressing the Fort Payne Chamber's Women in Business Luncheon on August 8th. (Contributed Photo | Miss Alabama 2017) By Tyler Pruett, Managing…
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Construction to begin on Rainsville Ace Hardware location!
PHOTO: The future Ace Hardware of Rainsville will be next to "Fifty Taters" on Highway 35. (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. — Yesterday,…
Fort Payne alcohol board approves permit for Applebee's, renews permit for Toke
PHOTO: The City of Fort Payne's Alcohol Board recently approved a retail liquor license for Applebee's and renewed the permit for Toke, which had lapsed due to change in ownership. (Tyler Pruett |…
Fort Payne calls out businesses who fail to get licensed
PHOTO: Fort Payne City Attorney Rocky Watson recently sent out a memo to the mayor, city council, and city clerk, announcing an initiative to strictly require businesses to have a license. (File Photo)…
Governor Ivey announces highest rate decrease of unemployment in the nation
PHOTO: Unemployment in the State of Alabama decreased by .4 percent during the month of March. (Office of Governor Kay Ivey) By Staff Reports MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Governor Kay Ivey announced earlier this…
Liberty Tax - Rainsville open for tax season!
PHOTO: The new location is located on Highway 35 in Rainsville, across from the Package store. (Amy Thrash | Southern Torch) By C. Campbell, Staff Writer cody@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. — This…
Local Cleanup Crew can respond to five Counties in 30 Minutes
PHOTO: The Fort Payne-based cleanup team provides residents of DeKalb, Marshall, Jackson, Cherokee, and now Etowah Counties with Fire, Water, and Mold damage cleanup and restoration. (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By…
Fort Payne Daycare surrenders license amid Investigation
PHOTO: Confirmed by the Alabama Department of Human Resources, Kidemics Day Care in Fort Payne has surrendered it's license, pending an investigation. (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By Tyler Pruett, Managing…