February 2023 This winter, prices for the main energy sources used to heat homes have continued to skyrocket. Families are forced to pay 45% more for heating oil, 25% more for natural gas, and 11% more for electricity. It is projected…
Day: February 26, 2023
Unique Town Atop Sand Mountain
BY MARLA BALLARDREPORTER DEKALB COUNTY - The population of this one-traffic light town bounces rightaround 1,000 residents. The rural city encompasses just under five-squaremiles on top of Sand Mountain. The settlement…
Fort Payne Police Department: Activity for February 17 thru February 19, 2023
Friday February 17th Incidents 1 Arrest Jason Paul Hunt, age 44 of Fort Payne, was arrested for Public Intoxication and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia at 11:17 pm 1 Accident with 0…
Geraldine Bulldogs fall in Regional Semifinal
Marla Jones|Southern Torch Marla Jones, Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com JACKSONVILLE, Ala.-- The Geraldine Bulldogs (20-13) were defeated by the Piedmont Bulldogs (25-5) in the Class 3A Northeast Regional Semifinals at the Pete…
Fort Payne Police Department: Activity for February 13 thru February 16, 2023
Monday February 13th Incidents 3 Arrests Carmen Love Annello, age 40 of Leeds, was arrested on a Warrant for Outside Agency at 5:51 pm Brent Preston Hunter, age 56 of Fort…
Fort Payne Police Department: Activity for February 6 thru February 9, 2023
Monday February 6th Incidents 2 Arrests Jeremy David Brown, age 42 of Fort Payne, was arrested for Possession of a Controlled Substance and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia at 9:21 pm Mary…
FP Makes Budget Adjustments
Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala.-- (Full video on Southern Torch Facebook page) The Fort Payne City Council held its regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, February 21. The Council…