Marla Jones, Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala.- Fort Payne Senior Alex McPherson who is ranked the number one kicker in the Class of 2022, has recently committed to Auburn University.…
Year: 2021
Old Hospital Becomes City Property
Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com After nearly ten years of legal negotiations, the City of Fort Payne is the new owner of the abandoned DeKalb County Hospital located on Forrest Avenue. …
Section Fire Claims Life
Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com SECTION, Ala.-- The Jackson County Sheriff's Office has confirmed that one person died and one person was injured in a Section apartment fire. According to a…
DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office Adds a New Helicopter to Our Fleet
FORT PAYNE, Ala. The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office is proud to add a new helicopter to the resources at our disposal to serve the residents of DeKalb County. Our county is…
Northeast Alabama Community College to Award 251 Loyalty Scholarships
RAINSVILLE – Northeast Alabama Community College (NACC) has announced it will award more than 250 students a one-time Loyalty Scholarship for the upcoming Fall semester. These scholarships will specifically benefit graduating…
Courtrooms Receive Needed Updates
Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com DEKALB COUNTY, Ala.--On July 1, DeKalb County Circuit Judges along with the DeKalb County Commission held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the newly renovated courtrooms at the…
Celebrate your Independence in DeKalb
DEKALB COUNTY, Ala.-- DeKalb County has some great places for you to enjoy the great outdoors if you decide not to travel during the Fourth of July long weekend. There is…
Our Dixieland Delight: Alabama kicks off 50th Anniversary Tour
Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com NASHVILLE, Ala.-- Alabama’s 50th Anniversary Tour will kick off this weekend, July 2-3 at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena. The tour, which was delayed due to COVID-19, will…