By Southern Torch Staff WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution urges Americans to reflect on the United States Constitution during this month's annual observance in honor…
Year: 2020
FP Approves Park Cameras After Vandalism
By Zach Hester, Reporter • zach@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — (Full Video Below) The Fort Payne City Council held their regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, September 15. At the meeting, the…
FPFD Responds to Hurricane Sally
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com PHOTO (L to R): Lt. Josh Jennings, FF Ryan Hambrick, FF Caleb White, FF Dallas Blansit, and Sgt. Ben West (Photo submitted by Eric…
Coach Paul Benefield Joins 300-Win Club
Special to the Southern Torch FYFFE, Ala. – Fyffe High School head football coach Paul Benefield admits there is any fancy about the Red Devils’ style of football. That is, unless,…
Ivey Closes Beaches for Hurricane Sally
By Zach Hester, Reporter • zach@southerntorch.com ALABAMA — Governor Kay Ivey (R-Ala.) has declared a state of emergency for Hurricane Sally, which is expected to hit the Gulf Coast this week.…
Four Arrested for Narcotics in Mentone
By Southern Torch Staff FORT PAYNE, Ala. — From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: Various narcotics, drug paraphernalia, and firearms were seized in a large-scale drug raid in…
BOE Passes Annual Budget
By Zach Hester, Reporter • zach@southerntorch.com DeKALB COUNTY, Ala. — (Full Video Below) The DeKalb County Board of Education held its regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, September 10. During the work…
Man Arrested After Striking Police Car on I-59
By Southern Torch Staff FORT PAYNE, Ala. — According to Fort Payne Police Chief Randy Bynum: On Tuesday, September 9, Fort Payne Police Officer Landry Bowen responded to a stranded motorist…