By Steve Flowers, Reporter • steveflowers.us MONTGOMERY, Ala. – As the Regular Legislative Session evolves, I recall years past when George Wallace was governor. George Wallace was definitely a political genius…
Day: April 8, 2021
DeKalb CAC to Host Annual Dinner Theatre
By Zach Hester, Reporter • zach@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — The DeKalb County Children's Advocacy Center (CAC) will host its annual Eddie McPherson Memorial Dinner Theatre in June at the Fort…
Heil Invests $42M in Fort Payne
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — For the first time since December, the Fort Payne City Council is meeting in person again. Jimmy Durham of the…
Rainsville to Upgrade Wastewater Plant
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. — On Monday, The Rainsville City Council approved improvements to the Wastewater Treatment Plant. The various upgrades include five manhole extensions…
FP Schools to Continue Mask Requirement
By Zach Hester, Reporter • zach@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — The Fort Payne City School System will continue to requirements masks for students and staff, despite the end of the State of…
Crossville Announces 13th Annual Rod Run
By Zach Hester, Reporter • zach@southerntorch.com PHOTO: The 13th Annual Cody Renfroe "Celebration of Life" Rod Run will be held on Saturday, May 8 at Crossville Town Park. (Cody Renfroe Rod…
History in the Making?
By Marla Jones, Sports Editor • marla@southerntorch.com FYFFE, Ala. — There aren't many players who can brag about winning one, or even two, state championships, but three? That might just happen…
UNMASKED: Barnett Removes Mask Requirement for DeKalb Co. Schools
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com DEKALB COUNTY, Ala. — On Monday, DeKalb County Superintendent of Education Dr. Jason Barnett announced that effective April 12, the DeKalb School System will…