BY MARLA BALLARDREPORTER FORT PAYNE, ALA - "Up, up, and away" and "Off into the wild blue yonder" areboth fitting expressions for what John Nelson does for work. Nelson is aflight…
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If You Build It, They Will Come
By Marla Ballard Reporter FORT PAYNE - For five years Dustin and Dana Dobbins have been steadily making their most recent property purchase visitor friendly. There was no plan in place…
Britt Sworn in to Senate
Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com WASHINGTON, D.C.- Katie Britt, of Enterprise, was sworn in on Tuesday, as the first woman elected to the position of Senator from Alabama. Britt is now…
Chaviers Receives 2 Consecutive Life Sentences
On January 4, 2023, Christopher Michael Chaviers, 51, of Boaz, received 2 life sentences, to runconsecutively, for his convictions of Rape in the 1 st Degree and Sodomy in the 1…
Devil Duo Chosen as ASWA Finalists
Photos by Chery Boydston|Southern Torch Marla Jones, Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com FYFFE, Ala.-- Two Fyffe football players have been chosen for the Class 2A Alabama Sports Writers Association (ASWA) finalist honors. Sophomore…
Isbell Rides Off Into Sunset
By Marla Jones Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, ALA.-- On December 29, 2022, Dr. Blake Isbell walked out of the door at Isbell Medical Group for the last time. For a…
Constitutional Carry Goes Into Effect
Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com ALABAMA-- On January 1, 2023, House Bill 272, also known as the Constitutional Carry Bill, ended the need to obtain a permit to carry a concealed…
Drag Show Venue fined by ABC
FORT PAYNE, Ala.--The Alabama Alcohol Beverage Control Board (ABC) suspended the privilege of selling alcoholic beverages to The Stockade Pub and Eatery effective January 4th, 2023 until further notice. According to…