PHOTO: Mohegan Renewable Energy recently announced the purchase of the Lee Energy Solutions Facility on Highway 68, which they will be reopening to produce wood pellets out of wood waste for…
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BREAKING: Fort Payne to move Sunday Sales forward without public vote
By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — (Full Video at the Bottom, Alcohol discussion begins at 25:45) In a 3-2 vote, the Fort Payne City Council approve a resolution…
VIDEO: Fort Payne Council moves to let public decide on Sunday Sales
PHOTO: Fort Payne City Council President Brian Baine discusses his views on Alcohol Sales in the Fort Payne city limits. (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com FORT…
Miss Alabama 2017 to address Fort Payne's 'Women in Business'
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…
Boom Week in Fort Payne!
PHOTO: Over the last week, the City of Fort Payne held ribbon cuttings for a new Chick-Fil-A, Applebee's, UPS Store, and the Chamber of Commerce's new Loft Apartments, overlooking Gault Avenue. (Tyler Pruett…
FUNDING THE FUTURE: Fort Payne proposes penny sales tax to fund projects
PHOTO: Councilman Wade Hill discusses the city's finances and funding long term projects at Tuesday's Work Session. (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — (Video…
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,…
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…