By Marla Jones Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala.-- Fort Payne, known for being Wildcat Country, is turning orange and black in preparation for the Super Bowl on Sunday. Local businesses…
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Super Bowl Bound
By Marla Jones Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com KANSAS CITY, Mo.--On Sunday, Fort Payne’s hometown hero, Evan McPherson of the Cincinnati Bengals, kicked a 31-yard field goal, in overtime, to win 27-24, over the…
Letter from the Editor: Phyllis George Paved the Way
By Marla Jones, Managing/Sports Editor • marla@southerntorch.com (Photo via USA Today) USA — Phyllis George, the first female co-anchor of “NFL Today,” passed away on Thursday after a long fight with…
Fort Payne, Sylvania youth football teams make Super Bowl
By Joseph M. Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com DEKALB COUNTY, Ala. -- Three DeKalb youth football teams—one team from Fort Payne and two teams from Sylvania— will be Superbowl Bound this weekend. Fort Payne’s…