From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden:FORT PAYNE, Ala. — On November 29 th 2022, patrol deputies with DeKalb CountySheriff’s Office conducted a traffic stop on in the Sylvania…
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Agencies Working Together for Justice
POWELL, Ala.-- This week the Powell Police Department coordinated with the Simpson County Sheriff’s Office (KY), Barren County Sheriff’s Office (KY), and Edmonson County Sheriff’s Office (KY), to take a wanted…
Inside the Statehouse
By Steve Flowers Students of Alabama political history will rightly remember the 2022 midterm election. This election saw the majority of Alabama voters cast their ballots for Katie Britt, who will…
The Big Mill, Big Space, Big Selection
By Marla Ballard Reporter FORT PAYNE, ALA - Vintage pickers, collectors, vacationers, visitors, locals, and looky-loos are just some of the assortment of folks who visit the Big Mill Antique Mall.…
FPHS Seniors Win Congressional App Challenge
Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala.--Congressman Robert Aderholt recently announced that two Fort Payne High School Seniors have won Alabama’s 4th Congressional District, Congressional App Challenge, This is the…
Fort Payne Forward
Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, ALA.-- The City of Fort Payne requests that if you live or work in the City of Fort Payne, you take a short survey…
Parents Petition for Visitation at Schools
Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com DEKALB COUNTY, Ala. -School systems across the State of Alabama have limited indoor activities involving visitors since the onset of Covid, three years ago. A petition…
Go Big or Go Home
By Marla Ballard Reporter DEKALB COUNTY, ALA.-- Desiree "Des" Nicole Linden said, "The process of becoming is better than being. Set big goals and learn to love the work that gets…