By Steve Flowers Over the years I have shared a lot of stories about Alabama’s colorful political figures. We have had some characters like Big Jim Folsom and George Wallace. Big…
Month: April 2022
Still time for Absentee Voting
Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com ALABAMA--The absentee voting period for the May 24 Primary Election began on March 30, 2022. Ahead of the May 24th Primary Election, Secretary Merrill would like…
Fazoli’s Opens in Fort Payne
Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala.-- Those with a big appetite have another food choice in Fort Payne. The new Fazoli’s restaurant is open and ready for your business.…
Harcrow Receives Board Endorsement
Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com The ACCA Board of Directors has officially endorsed ACCA Past President and DeKalb County Commission President Ricky Harcrow in the upcoming Employees' Retirement System (ERS) Board…
Play me that Mountain Music
Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com DEKALB COUNTY, Ala. — Fort Payne natives and all-around country icons of Alabama have announced their 2022 Fan Appreciation Week schedule. Alabama hosted the first June…
Tidmore Receives 21 Life Sentences
Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala.-- On March 7, 2022, Rex Duard Tidmore, 64, of Geraldine, pled guilty to 22 child sex crimes and another 4 drug-related offenses. On…
9 Arrests were made Monday by Narcotics & Interdiction Agents
MEDIA RELEASE For Immediate Release Date: April 27, 2022 9 Arrests were made Monday by Narcotics & Interdiction Agents From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE,…
Rainsville to Purchase a Fire Truck
Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala.-- (Full Video on Southern Torch Facebook) The Rainsville City Council held their regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, April 18. The Council approved the purchase…