By Southern Torch Staff FORT PAYNE, Ala. — From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: A 31-year-old Crossville man is in jail after being arrested for sexually abusing a…
Month: February 2020
Fort Payne Dominates Clay-Chalkville
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com JACKSONVILLE, Ala— The Fort Payne Lady Wildcats (25-7) dominated the Clay-Chalkville Cougars (17-11) in the first game of Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA)…
Baine to Run for Fort Payne Mayor
By Southern Torch Staff FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Longtime community volunteer, Brian Baine, has formally announced his candidacy for Mayor of Fort Payne. Baine, currently serving as President of the Fort…
Lady Tigers Fall in Region Play
By Marla Jones, Sports Editor • marla@southerntorch.com JACKSONVILLE, Ala. — The Valley Head Lady Tigers (14-10) fell to the Talladega County Central Tigers (22-9) in the first round of the Alabama…
DSCO: January Ended in Multiple Drug Arrests
By Southern Torch Staff FORT PAYNE, Ala. —From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: The Narcotics & Interdiction Unit has made multiple arrests and assisted local departments with several…
Inside The Statehouse: Legislative Session Begins
By Steve Flowers, ST Columnist MONTGOMERY, Ala. — The 2020 Legislative Session, which began last week, will be the second session of Governor Kay Ivey’s administration. For the second straight year,…
Mayfield Leads the Way
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com GERALDINE, Ala. — Despite no practice field or budget for uniforms, two years ago, a track team became a reality for Geraldine High School.…
Sen. Andrew Jones Seeks to Abolish Grocery Tax
By Zach Hester, Reporter • zach@southerntorch.com (Submitted Photo) MONTGOMERY, Ala. — State Senator Andrew Jones (R-Centre) has introduced a proposed constitutional amendment to abolish the state sales tax on groceries. “The grocery…