FORT PAYNE, Ala.—Incumbent Fort Payne Mayor Larry Chesser and mayoral challenger David Beddingfield took part in a candidate forum hosted by Fort Payne newspaper the Times Journal Thursday night at the…
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First Applebee’s coming to Fort Payne, New construction will be at The Crossings
By: Joseph M. Morgan FORT PAYNE, Ala.—The Crossings at Fort Payne will begin a major construction project soon to welcome a big-time name in restaurants to Fort Payne for the very first time,…
Fort Payne Mayor Larry Chesser asks for public’s support
By Tyler Pruett Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala.—Fort Payne Mayor Larry Chesser is seeking the people’s support in the upcoming August 23 Municipal Elections. Chesser is wrapping up his first…
Candidate qualifying ends in DeKalb County: Who's running for office in your town?
By: Joseph M. Morgan, Editor and Publisher joseph@southerntorch.com DEKALB COUNTY, Ala.—On Tuesday July 19 at city governments throughout DeKalb County finished candidate qualification this afternoon at 5 p.m. Municipal elections in DeKalb…
DeKalb County celebrates July 4th holiday
By Joseph M. Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com DEKALB COUNTY, Ala.— There will be plenty to do in DeKalb County over the next few days as a number of communities prepare for Independence Day…
Education dominates talk at Fort Payne Tax Forum
By Joseph Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala.— The City of Fort Payne hosted a public forum Tuesday night to discuss potential tax increases and other possible sources of revenue for the…