By Southern Torch Staff FORT PAYNE, Ala. — According to DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: Most of us use social media to keep in touch with family and friends, to complain…
Month: February 2021
Sewell to "Look Very Closely" at Senate Run
By Zach Hester, Reporter • zach@southerntorch.com (Photo by J. Scott Applewhite/AP Photo) ALABAMA — U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell, the lone Democrat in Alabama's congressional election, stated over the weekend she was…
Valley Head Well-Represented in Region
By Marla Jones, Sports Editor • marla@southerntorch.com VALLEY HEAD, Ala. — Recently, the Class 1A Region 7 All-Regional Football Team was announced. This area covers Valley Head, Cedar Bluff, Woodville, Sumiton…
Charging Stations in Fort Payne?
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala — The Fort Payne City Council held their regularly scheduled meeting on February 16, via the Zoom platform. Mike Shirey, Fort…
All-Area Football Team Announced
By Marla Jones, Reporter • marla@southerntorch.com PHOTO: Brody Dalton of Fyffe was selected as the Player of the Year. ALABAMA — On Thursday, the Class 3A All-Area Football Team was announced.…
Geraldine to Intercept Outstanding City Fees
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com GERALDINE, Ala. — At this last week’s meeting, the Geraldine City Council voted to use the Municipal Interception Service (MIS) to collect court fees,…
Blanchard Enters Race for U.S. Senate
By Zach Hester, Reporter • zach@southerntorch.com ALABAMA — Montgomery businesswoman and former U.S. Ambassador Lynda Blanchard has entered the race for U.S. Senate to replace the retiring Richard Shelby. Blanchard, who…
DCSO Dedicates Building to Past Leaders
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — On Friday, the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office announced the dedication of the Charles Bell Administrative Building, the Cecil Reed Detention…