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Fort Payne gets set for 10th year of 'Race to Embrace'
March 28, 2018 by Southern Torch
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Fort Payne gets set for 10th year of 'Race to Embrace'

PHOTO: Photos from last year's Race to Embrace! (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — In a little over two weeks, the Fort Payne Optimist…

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Crossville High rebounds from "Failing School" designation
January 30, 2018 by Southern Torch
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Crossville High rebounds from "Failing School" designation

PHOTO: A year ago, Crossville High School was designated a, "failing school" by the Alabama Department of Education. This year, they've rebounded off the list. (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By Tyler Pruett,…

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SNOW DAY: All DeKalb County Schools Closed Tomorrow (Updated with weather info)
January 15, 2018 by Southern Torch
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SNOW DAY: All DeKalb County Schools Closed Tomorrow (Updated with weather info)

By Staff Reports FORT PAYNE, Ala. — According to the DeKalb County Emergency Management Agency, Fort Payne City Schools, DeKalb County Schools, and Cornerstone Christian Academy will be closed tomorrow. The National…

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Lingerfelt pushes back regarding Chavies Bridge property
November 22, 2017 by Southern Torch
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Lingerfelt pushes back regarding Chavies Bridge property

PHOTO: Rainsville Mayor Rodger Lingerfelt weighs-in on the situation regarding the condemnation of a right-of-way to replace Chavies Bridge. (File Photo) By Marla Jones, Reporter marla@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. — Mayor Rodger Lingerfelt…

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THIS WEEK IN PRINT: #RIPRainsvilleEmu
May 25, 2017 by Southern Torch
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THIS WEEK IN PRINT: #RIPRainsvilleEmu

PHOTO: The Emu that interrupted our lives on Friday made it nationwide! (Good Morning America, Reader Submitted Photos) (Titled "Rainsville Emu Chase featured on Good Morning America" in Print) By Tyler Pruett,…

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City of Fort Payne sets hearing date for Chick-Fil-A agreement (VIDEO)
February 7, 2017 by Southern Torch
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City of Fort Payne sets hearing date for Chick-Fil-A agreement (VIDEO)

PHOTO: The City of Fort Payne has set a tentative date to review the contract with Chick-Fil-A! (File Photo) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — In the regular…

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