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…
Month: January 2020
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…
FP Takes Ownership of Cemetery
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — In its second meeting of the new year, the Fort Payne City Council held two public hearings. The first was to…
Cloudmont Plans to Open on Wednesday
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com MENTONE, Ala. — After much anticipation, Cloudmont Ski Resort, the only ski slope in Alabama, is expected to open on Wednesday, January 22. The…
Preparing for Performance
By Zach Hester, Reporter • zach@southerntorch.com PHOTO: Brian Baine, Margaret Wallace, Miranda Chambers, and Amanda Taylor rehearse for the Advocacy Center’s upcoming production of Deliver Us From Mama. FORT PAYNE, Ala.…
DCSO Releases 2019 Statistics
By Southern Torch Staff FORT PAYNE, Ala. — From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: The DCSO has compiled our yearly statistics for 2019. The numbers reflect the miles…
Inside The Statehouse with Steve Flowers
By Steve Flowers, ST Columnist MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Even though there are more Baptists than Methodists in Alabama, historically Methodists have held more of the prominent political posts in the Heart…
Upcoming Events in DeKalb County
By Southern Torch Staff DeKALB COUNTY, Ala. — See what's going on around town in this week's upcoming events section! Every Monday, By His Hands Outreach Ministry -The By His Hands…