Malik Turner led the Fort Payne Wildcats with 21 points against the North Jackson Chiefs on Senior Night. Jake Pinholster| Warrior Images Marla Jones, Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala.-- The…
Day: February 11, 2022
Fort Payne Honors Hometown Hero
By Marla Jones Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala.-- Fort Payne, known for being Wildcat Country, is turning orange and black in preparation for the Super Bowl on Sunday. Local businesses…
Man Arrested for Murdering Father
Submitted FORT PAYNE, Ala. — At approximately 5:30 pm on February 8th, DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office received a call of a possible homicide on County Road 155 in Higdon. When DeKalb…
Lickskillet Man Fired Gun Into Vehicle
Submitted FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Deputies with the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office and DeKalb County Special Response Team, responded to a residence in the Lickskillet Community after reports of shots fired…
Rainsville to Apply for EMA Grant
Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala.-- The Rainsville City Council held its regular monthly meeting on Monday, February 7. Rainsville Fire Chief Willimac Wright informed the Council that a (100)…
Jon Bales Wins Outstanding Educator Award
Submitted Article CROSSVILLE, AL, USA, January 27, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Teacher Jon Bales of Crossville Middle School won the World’s Finest Chocolate $2K Giveaway for Outstanding Educators. The contest was held…