The Weiss Lake Music Festival is proud to present The Oak Ridge Boys “Front Porch Singing Tour” live at Estes Field in Centre on Saturday, August 6th. The group has scored…
Month: July 2022
Let Freedom Ring
Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com NORTHEAST, Ala.-- It's time to break out the lawn chairs and blankets and celebrate the Fourth of July with spectacular events across Northeast Alabama! Independence Day,…
FP Police Station Update
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…
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…