By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — According to the DeKalb County Emergency Management Agency and the Alabama Department of Public Health, a drive-through COVID-19 testing clinic will…
Year: 2020
Suspect arrested after Peak’s Corner Vehicle Break-in and Vandalism at Fyffe Park
By Southern Torch Staff FORT PAYNE, Ala. — From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: Yesterday, DeKalb County Investigators and Deputies made an arrest regarding a car break-in at…
Who is Ready for Some Football?
By Marla Jones, Sports Editor • marla@southerntorch.com ALABAMA-- On Thursday, the Alabama High School Athletic Association announced that football will be played this fall. According to the press conference and the…
Merrill Extends Emergency Absentee Rule for Nov.
By Zach Hester, Reporter • zach@southerntorch.com (Photo via WBTV) ALABAMA — Earlier this week, Alabama Secretary of State John Merrill announced the extension of an emergency rule that allows Alabamians to…
Inside The Statehouse: The Field Is Set for November
By Steve Flowers, Political Columnist MONTGOMERY, Ala. — The field is set for the November General Election and more than likely the races were decided on July 14. We had some…
Combs Announces Bid for Rainsville Council
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. — Scotty Combs has announced his intention to seek a seat on the Rainsville City Council. Combs is a graduate of Fyffe…
Ragan to Run for Fort Payne City Council
By Zach Hester, Reporter • zach@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Celeste Ragan has announced her bid for Fort Payne City Council. Ragan is a 1984 graduate of Fort Payne High School…
FP to Provide School Supplies
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com PHOTO: City Council President Brian Baine accepts an appreciation plaque from Toys for Tots representatives for the Council and Mayor's continued support of the…