Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala.-- The Fort Payne City Council held a Special Session on Tuesday, June 28. The purpose of the special called meeting was to hear…
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Yoga Studio Opens in Fort Payne
By Marla Ballard Reporter bamabell62@gmail.com Janie Hale is an inspiration to many people due to her weight loss, motivational attitude, and opening a yoga studio in Fort Payne. Soul Shine Yoga…
Fort Payne Man Arrested on Sex Abuse Charges
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — On Wednesday, June 29th, Thomas Eric Lipham (42 of Fort Payne) was arrested and charged with Sex Abuse of a Child Less Than Twelve and Sex Abuse…
TVA & SMEC Fund $50,000 for Qualifying Co-op Members
Sand Mountain Electric Cooperative (SMEC) is proud to partner with TVA’s Community Care Fund to provide $50,000 to the Community Action Agency of Northeast Alabama, headquartered in Rainsville. SMEC’s Board of…
Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Former High School Coach
David Hall, Reporter david@southerntorch.com In a 6-3 ruling Monday morning, the Supreme Court determined that former Washington state high school football coach Joseph Kennedy had a right to pray on the…