By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — In 1982, Ron Saferite was freshly out of school and beginning his collegiate career. Life began to take its toll,…
Day: January 23, 2020
Calling All Poll Workers
By Southern Torch Staff DeKALB COUNTY, Ala. — February 7 is the deadline for any and all DeKalb County residents who want to be a poll worker in the upcoming March…
"ABSOLUTELY": Council Eyes $90K+ Pay Raise
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com PHOTO: Councilmembers Brandon Freeman and Marshall Stiefel square off on pay raises and insurance for the Mayor and City Council. (Marla Jones | Southern…
Man Arrested After Resisting Officers
By Southern Torch Staff FORT PAYNE, Ala. — According to Fort Payne Police Chief Randy Bynum: On January 20 of possible trespassing that led to a violent arrest that came into…
Oh Deer: Alabama in 'High Risk' of Crashes
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com ALABAMA — Alabama ranks high on the list of states where drivers are more likely to hit a deer on the road. According to…