Submitted by Scott Jones By Marla Jones Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com DEKALB COUNTY, Ala.- As temperatures hit in the ’80s with severe storms being predicted on Wednesday, the National Weather Service in…
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Weekend Altercation Leads to Death
Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@ southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala.--A man was found dead in Fort Payne on Sunday after a shooting incident in the 1000 block of Gault Avenue North. Fort…
Readers Choice 2021
DEKALB COUNTY, Ala.-- At the end of each year the Southern Torch Staff looks back on the year and chooses what they believe are the top stories of the year. This year,…
All-County Football Honors
Marla Jones, Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com DEKALB COUNTY, Ala.- The DeKalb All-County Football Honors were announced this week. Players are submitted and chosen by DeKalb County Football Coaches. Player Of The Year…
Storm Press Release
Bluescope Plant Tornado Damage Photo by Gabriel Shaverd Rainsville Police Department Michael Edmondson, Chief of Police Marr Crum, Assistant Chief of Police PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 10:58 PM 12/29/2021 At…
2021 ASWA All-State Football Honors
Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com MONTGOMERY, Ala.-- The Alabama Sports Writers Association (ASWA) recently announced their selections for All-State Football Teams. The team is selected by ASWA’s prep committee through coaches’…
Merry Christmas from DeKalb County
DEKALB COUNTY, Ala.-- Last week, DeKalb County Commission, President Ricky Harcrow, held a press conference to unveil operations to support families through a toy drive for families impacted by the tornadoes…
FP Student Wins Congressional Challenge
Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala.-- Fort Payne sophomore, Orlando Rodriquez-Valdez, was recently awarded the 2021 4th District Congressional Digital App Challenge Award, according to an announcement made by…