By Steve Flowers Our iconic Senior United States Senator, Richard Shelby, will walk out of the Senate chambers in Washington, D.C. next week and come home to retirement in Tuscaloosa. History…
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Redefining The Doctor - Patient Relationship
BY MARLA BALLARD REPORTER FORT PAYNE - In 1996 the first concierge medical practice was formed in Seattle, Washington. Two physicians were the founders and began the new quality of medicine…
A Fort Payne Man Killed on Christmas Eve
Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com ALBERTVILLE, Ala-- A Fort Payne man was killed in a two-car crash on Christmas Eve in Marshall County. Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) stated that the…
Court Approval for Food City
Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala.-- After nearly a year of dispute, Fort Payne will officially be getting a Food City. A Public hearing, which is required under Amendment…
Section man arrested for child pornography
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — On December 13th 2022, investigators with DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office were made aware that an individual residing near Powell was suspected of being involved in possessing child…
BO BIKES BAMA
Photo Credit: Trek Bikes On his 60th birthday, Bo Jackson released the dates of his 12th annual charity ride for disaster recovery and preparedness. The Bo Bikes Bama annual ride will…
Rainsville to install Security Cameras
Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com Rainsville, Ala.-- (Full video on Southern Torch Facebook Page) The Rainsville City Council held its regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, December 19. The Council approved a…
Whataburger Seeks New Location for FP
Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala.-- (Full Video on Southern Torch Facebook) The Fort Payne City Council held its regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, December 2o. Mayor Brian Bain…