FORT PAYNE, AL (July 15, 2021) – The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources recently completed the purchase of a 157-acre tract of land along Little River near DeSoto Falls.…
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Man Drowns at DeSoto Falls
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com DeKALB COUNTY, Ala. — On Monday, DeKalb County Coroner Tom Wilson confirmed the death of 40-year-old Joseph Nicholas Cantrell of Rome, Ga. around 11:15am…
DeSoto Seafood and Brews announces Grand Opening!
PHOTO: (Marla Jones | Southern Torch) By Marla Jones, Reporter FORT PAYNE, Ala. — DeSoto Seafood and Brews located on 607 Gault Avenue North, Suite A offers plenty of choices for any seafood lover…
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…
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…
Memories at DeSoto State Park
By Diego Reynoso, Operations Manager diego@southerntorch.com I was browsing Facebook yesterday and noticed a video on Desoto State Park’s page. It was produced by “For Him Films” for the park. It…
Annual Fort Payne Mayor's Cup Golf Tournament
(Photo by Tyler Pruett) Fort Payne Chamber Chatter, September 7, 2016 Contributed by Carol Beddingfield Executive Director, Fort Payne Chamber of Commerce FORT PAYNE, Ala. — The annual Mayor’s Cup Golf…
Upcoming events for the week of 6/17
June 18: Henagar Public Library Talent Show - At the stage at Henagar Park from 5 p.m.-10 p.m. For more information call Patricia Lacey 245-254-8172 or the Library at 256-657-1380. June…