PHOTO: Workers began construction on Fort Payne's new Applebee's this week! (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Earlier this week, workers broke ground…
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Councilman Marshall Stiefel alienated over Spending Concerns
PHOTO: At Monday night’s meeting of the Rainsville City Council, Councilman Marshall Stiefel voiced concerns over recent spending and the city’s priorities. (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor…
Southern Torch Dinner and a Movie Valentine's Day Giveaway!
By Staff Reports RAINSVILLE, Ala. — Be sure to check out our Southern Torch Valentine's Day giveaway! Look for boxes at our participating retailers. You could WIN a dinner for 2 and 2 movie passes! Our…
Fort Payne Daycare surrenders license amid Investigation
PHOTO: Confirmed by the Alabama Department of Human Resources, Kidemics Day Care in Fort Payne has surrendered it's license, pending an investigation. (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By Tyler Pruett, Managing…
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…
Nine arrested in Higdon Drug Bust
PHOTO: Daniel Charles Pardue, Daniel James Pardue, Doris Yvonne Camp, William Cole Haggard, Jared Wade Allison, Christopher Douglas Smith, and Tyson Aaron Hart, were arrested earlier today, along with two juveniles (not…
Rainsville City Council Meeting, February 6, 2017 (VIDEO)
By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. — The Rainsville City Council held it's first council meeting. Mayor Rodger Lingerfelt was absent due to a death in the family, as Council…
Can 'America First' help bring back the sock industry in Fort Payne?
PHOTO: A local hosiery mill recently added 442 jobs as part of Walmart's effort to buy more American manufactured goods. By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Recently, a Fort…