By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — After the Fort Payne Chamber of Commerce announced the cancellation of their annual Halloween Block Party, Southern Torch has filed…
Day: September 30, 2020
Ivey Extends "Safer-At-Home" Order, Mask Mandate
By Zach Hester, Reporter • zach@southerntorch.com (Photo: Stephen Quinn/ABC 3340) MONTGOMERY, Ala. — On Wednesday, Governor Kay Ivey (R-Ala.) announced another extension of the State of Alabama’s “Safer-At-Home” Order and mask…
Cats Scratch the Bulldogs
By Amy Thrash, Sports Reporter • amy@southerntorch.com GERALDINE, Ala. — The Geraldine Bulldogs were defeated by the Saks Wildcats 46-14 on Friday Night. Saks scored on their opening drive with a…
Commission Approves $23M Budget
By Zach Hester, Reporter • zach@southerntorch.com DeKALB COUNTY, Ala. — At this week’s meeting, the DeKalb County Commission approved their 2020-21 budget, amounting to $23,232,120. DeKalb County Administrator Matt Sharp reported…