Friday February 3rd Incidents Theft of Property – Occurred at 156 45th Street NE, a toolbox and tools, 65” Vizio tv, 55” Phillips tv, 15” Memphis audio speaker and a jewelry…
Day: February 12, 2023
Fort Payne Police Department: Activity for January 30 thru February 2, 2023
Monday January 30th Incidents Damaged Property – Occurred at 301 Godfrey Ave SE, a wall and door frame were damaged, valued at $10,000 1 Arrest Jeremy David Brown, age 42 of…
Letter to the Editor
My name is Beau Wilson. I am the board chairman for Fort Payne Youth Wrestling Inc. We are a nonprofit club wrestling team that competes in the AYWO (Alabama youth Wrestling…
FP Increases Sewer and Sanitation Rates
Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala.-- (Full video on Southern Torch) The Fort Payne Council held their regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, February 7. The Council passed Ordiances 2023-02,…
Love Night —A Night of Celebration and Support.
Submitted DeKalb, AL—Single mothers are often faced with the task of raising children on their own. This can be especially difficult during special occasions, such as Valentine’s Day. By sacrificing so…
Historical Landmark Destroyed by Fire
Photo: Mentone Inn Bed and Breakfast Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com MENTONE, Ala.-- Just days before the newly renovated Hitching Post was set to welcome tenants, flames engulfed the building, bringing…