PHOTO: The Fox Mountain fire has burned a total of 1,971 acres in Alabama and Georgia combined. (Wildfire | USFWS/Southeast) By C. Campbell, Staff Writer cody@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — This…
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Amendment Two will Protect State Park funding
PHOTO: Amendment 2, which will be decided by voters on November 8, seeks to protect funding for our state parks. (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com…
Fort Payne Police Report, Friday, Oct. 14 – Sunday, Oct. 16
By Staff Reports FORT PAYNE, Ala. — The following are reported incidents, arrests, and accidents from the Fort Payne Police Department for Friday, October 14 – Sunday, October 16. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 14 Reported…
Jefferson's to reopen in two weeks after fire
By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Last Thursday started like any day for the staff at Fort Payne Jefferson’s. Early in the work day one of the…
Bringing the music back at Collinsville
PHOTO: Faculty and students at Collinsville High School raise funds to bring back the CHS Marching Band. (Tanya Ford | Collinsville High School) By C. Campbell, Staff Writer cody@southerntorch.com COLLINSVILLE, Ala.…
Fort Payne Police Report, Monday, Oct. 10 – Thursday, Oct. 13
By Staff Reports FORT PAYNE, Ala. — The following are reported incidents, arrests, and accidents from the Fort Payne Police Department for Monday, October 10 – Thursday, October 13. MONDAY, OCTOBER 10 Reported…
Rainsville native Jack 'The Bomber' Lord gets inducted to Hall of Fame
PHOTO: Jack Lord, Hustler Ric Rogers, and Big Shane Anderson after receiving their Hall of Fame Awards. (Alabama Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame | Facebook.com) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com MUNFORD,…
2 from Fort Payne arrested in Cherokee Co. after chase, third escapes
By Staff Reports CENTRE, Ala. — Two Fort Payne residents were arrested on Tuesday afternoon after a vehicle and foot pursuit in Cherokee County, while a third suspect remains at large.…