Marla Jones, Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com SYLVANIA, Ala. — When Roger and Deana Wigley bought their property on Blue Pond Road in Sylvania, their desire was to have a family gathering space…
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35th Annual Mentone Colorfest a big success!
Contributed by John Dersham, Executive Director DeKalb County Tourism FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Beautiful weather, clear skies, some nice fall colors, and a whole lot of visitors and locals came out…
NACC Hosts Fall Concerts
By Staff Reports RAINSVILLE, Ala. — The Northeast Alabama Community College Jazz Ensemble will be presenting concerts this Fall! The first will be Jazz/Rock Explosion!, on Thursday, October 27, 2016 at 6:00…
Fox Mountain fire 95 percent contained in Alabama
PHOTO: The Fox Mountain fire has burned a total of 1,971 acres in Alabama and Georgia combined. (Wildfire | USFWS/Southeast) By C. Campbell, Staff Writer cody@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — This…
Amendment Two will Protect State Park funding
PHOTO: Amendment 2, which will be decided by voters on November 8, seeks to protect funding for our state parks. (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com…
Jefferson's to reopen in two weeks after fire
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…
A new way to get in shape at Body Vision
By Marla Jones, Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. — Are you looking for a new way to get into shape? Body Vision is proud to announce something new that no other…
Bringing the music back at Collinsville
PHOTO: Faculty and students at Collinsville High School raise funds to bring back the CHS Marching Band. (Tanya Ford | Collinsville High School) By C. Campbell, Staff Writer cody@southerntorch.com COLLINSVILLE, Ala.…