Laurel, MS.— The Fort Payne Gigawatts attended the 2023 Magnolia Regional First Robotics Competition and for the first time in Alabama history, the Fort Payne Gigawatts earned two blue banners. They…
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Local Farmer Participates In Legislative Conference
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- DeKalb County farmer Toby McCormick joined 140 fellow Alabama Farmers Federation members for the Washington Legislative Conference March 7-10 in Washington, D.C. The farm leaders visited Capitol Hill…
FP Nucor to make 6M Investment
Nucor will make a 6.6 million dollar investment in the City of Fort Payne. Shown are members of Nucor and the Fort Payne Council and Mayor. Marla Jones | Southern Torch Marla…
ALL-STATE BASKETBALL
Plainview had two athletes make the Alabama Sports Writers Association (ASWA) All-State First Team: Luke Smith and Jonah Williams Cheryl Boydston|Southern Torch Marla Jones, Sports Writer marla@southerntorch.com MONTGOMERY, Ala.-- The Alabama…
History Of Little River Canyon
By Marla Ballard Reporter DEKALB COUNTY - Tourists and locals alike enjoy the beauty of the 11-mile-long, 600-foot-deep canyon known as Little River Canyon. The 22-mile drive along the rim is…
Hammondville Mayor to Resign
Mayor Cleckler is shown being sworn in as Hammondville Mayor in July 2022. Marla Jones | Southern Torch Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com HAMMONDVILLE, ALA.-- Hammondville Mayor Gene Cleckler, announced at…
Henagar man arrested in conjunction with shooting
From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. —On Thursday, March 23rd, at approximately 6:27 pm, a callcame into Henagar Police Department, stating a female subject had…
Plainview High School Achieves Level 1 Certification in Marzano High Reliability Schools
Bloomington, Ind., [February 23, 2023] Plainview High School is pleased to announce theachievement of Level 1 certification in Marzano High Reliability SchoolsTM. Level 1certification means Plainview High School has created a…