PHOTO: The beer coolers and wine selection at DeSoto Seafood and Brews, which recently opened in Fort Payne. (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. —…
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18-Wheeler rips down Power Poles in Collinsville
PHOTO: Crews from the Sand Mountain Electric Cooperative rehang the lines. (Kristy Gallagher | Southern Torch) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com COLLINSVILLE, Ala. — Earlier, an 18-wheeler traveling on Highway 11 through…
SPOTLIGHT ON COACHES: Ider's Coach Brent Tinker
PHOTO: Sports Editor Marla Jones with Ider's Head Coach, Brent Tinker. (Marla Jones | Southern Torch) By Marla Jones, Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com IDER, Ala.—The Southern Torch Coach of the Week is Brent…
Two apprehended after burglarizing Valley Head High School not once, but twice
PHOTO: Valley Head Police reports that two have been arrested for burglarizing Valley Head High School on two separate occasions during April. (File Photo) By Staff Reports VALLEY HEAD, Ala. – Chief…
Burglary investigation leads to large drug bust in Fort Payne
PHOTO: A burglary investigation led to 10 arrests for drugs at the Green Acres Trailer Park in Fort Payne. (DeKalb County Sheriff's Office) By Staff Reports FORT PAYNE, Ala. — On…
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…
County Livestock Producers may qualify for drought assistance
County livestock producers may qualify for Livestock Forage Disaster Program (LFP). (wikipedia.org | “Grass Fed beef”) By Staff Reports Submitted by the Rainsville USDA Office RAINSVILLE, Ala. — October 5, 2016…
Southern Torch announces expansion, move to Friday publication
DEKALB COUNTY, Ala.—The Southern Torch announced yesterday that their newspaper would be moving from a Thursday publication to a Friday publication starting this week. Southern Torch Publisher Joseph Morgan said the decision to move from…