By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com Since the events September 11, 2001, it’s become a part of life to pay remembrance of the lives lost on that day. Most of us…
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Musical events to make Fort Payne Boom Days a blast
By C. Campbell, Staff Writer cody@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Fort Payne will be celebrating its 11th annual Boom Days festival from September 15-17. According to Maurey Roberts, there will be…
Fort Payne Police Report, Monday Sep. 5 – Thursday Sep. 8
Submitted by the Fort Payne Police Department Monday, September 5th Reported Incidents: Theft of Property – Occurred at 207 8th Street NE, a 30 gallon water heater was taken, valued at…
Southern Torch Alabama or Auburn ticket giveaway
By Staff Reports RAINSVILLE, Ala. — The Southern Torch is giving away 2 free tickets to Alabama vs. Kentucky or Auburn vs. Louisiana Monroe (Saturday, October 1 games), with the winner deciding the…
World's Longest Yard Sale kicks off in DeKalb on Thursday
By Joseph M. Morgan, Editor and Publisher joseph@southerntorch.com DEKALB COUNTY, Ala. - The World's Longest Yard Sale (WLYS), also known as the 127 Yard Sale, runs directly through the heart of…
Mentone awarded city planning grant from Appalachian Regional Commission
Featured image: The town of Mentone was recently awarded a grant from ARC to develop a long-term plan for the city. By Joseph M. Morgan Editor and Publisher joseph@southerntorch.com MENTONE, Ala.— The…
Open Farm Fridays at the Farm at Windy Hill
Featured image: The Farm at Windy Hill is a self-sustaining farm in Mentone, just off of Highway 117. (Photo by Tyler Pruett) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com MENTONE, Ala. — The…
DeKalb prepares for Alabama Fan Appreciation Weekend 2016
By Joseph M. Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala.—Country music fans from DeKalb County and across the U.S. will converge upon the city of Fort Payne this weekend to attend the Alabama…