By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — This week, the Southern Torch caught up with Lynn Brewer, who’s seeking a Fort Payne council seat on October 4. In…
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Taylor seeks fair compensation for first responders
PHOTO: Councilman Gerald “Red” Taylor spoke up for first responders at the council meeting last Tuesday night. (Photo by Tyler Pruett) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. —…
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…
Fort Payne City Council Meeting, September 27 (FULL VIDEO)
By Staff Reports FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Full video of September 27's Fort Payne City Council meeting. John Dersham of the DeKalb County Tourist Association discusses funding for the upcoming fiscal…
Rainsville Council Candidate Marshall Stiefel, Question and Answer
PHOTO: Rainsville City Council candidate Marshall Stiefel. (Photo by Tyler Pruett) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. — Incumbent Joey Graham and Marshall Stiefel will be on the ballot…
Ham discusses the runoff and new firetrucks
PHOTO: Councilman Randall Ham, with members of the Fort Payne Fire Department and the new trucks. Ham discusses the runoff and new firetrucks By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE,…
Rainsville City Council Meeting, September 19, 2016 (VIDEO)
By Staff Reports RAINSVILLE, Ala. — The Rainsville City Council passes the budget, sponsors the Hope Charter, and orders new badges for the police department. Watch the full video!
Rainsville Police Department hires new officer
By C. Campbell, Staff Writer cody@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. — Following the approval of a motion at the Rainsville City Council meeting on Tuesday night, the Rainsville Police Department is hiring a…