By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com SCOTTSBORO, Ala. — In a recent press conference with Scottsboro Fire & Rescue Chief Gene Necklaus, updates were made available on the fire at…
Year: 2020
Wilson & Fiquett to Host "Dentistry" from the Heart
By Southern Torch Staff FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Wilson & Fiquett Family Dentistry will host their 7th Annual Dentistry from the Heart on Saturday, March 14. Dentistry from the Heart was…
American Legion to Host Memorial for Four Chaplains
By Zach Hester, Reporter • zach@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Fort Payne’s American Legion Post 89 will conduct a memorial service in remembrance of four armed forces chaplains who died in…
It's Never Too Late
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — In 1982, Ron Saferite was freshly out of school and beginning his collegiate career. Life began to take its toll,…
Calling All Poll Workers
By Southern Torch Staff DeKALB COUNTY, Ala. — February 7 is the deadline for any and all DeKalb County residents who want to be a poll worker in the upcoming March…
"ABSOLUTELY": Council Eyes $90K+ Pay Raise
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com PHOTO: Councilmembers Brandon Freeman and Marshall Stiefel square off on pay raises and insurance for the Mayor and City Council. (Marla Jones | Southern…
Man Arrested After Resisting Officers
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…
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…