Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala — Fort Payne, in partnership with Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) and Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA), held a dedication for…
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Preparing for Performance
Cast members Charles Mauney, Jr., Adam Blevins, Amanda Taylor, and Bryson Taylor are working hard to prepare for the Children’s Advocacy Center’s annual Dinner Theatre. The Children’s Advocacy Center’s featured play…
Neighbors Helping Neighbors
Greg Christman of Roadside ‘Que helps Mandy Connor of Bread of Life Ministries prepare meals to be served to those in need. Submitted Photo Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE,…
FPHS Gigawatts robotics team partners with DCSO to design a robot that will enhance target practice
Special to the Southern Torch FORT PAYNE, ALA.--Some might be wondering what a partnership between a robotics team and local law enforcement looks like. In a new endeavor for the Fort Payne…
Fort Payne Fire Chief Ron Saferite will retire after over 31 years with the City of Fort Payne
Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala.-- On January 21, Fort Payne Fire Chief Ron Saferite will take his last call. Saferite served the City of Fort Payne for 31…
James Patton with Ladd Engineering updated the Council on three projects and the Bull Bash was a sellout
James Patton of Ladd Environmental updated the Rainsville City Council on projects These cowgirls enjoyed the Bull Bash!Photo by Frances Suttles Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.comRAINSVILLE, Ala.-- The Rainsville City Council…
The Fort Payne Council approved a motion to pause the bidding process at the “New Complex”
Concerned Citizen, Scottie Vaughn, addressed the Fort Payne City Council regarding projects that the City has initiated Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala.-- (Full video on Southern Torch Facebook)…
The Town of Powell named Stephen Malone as the new Police Chief
New Powell Police Chief Stephen Malone and his daughter, Anslee, enjoying the recent snow. Submitted Photo Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com POWELL, Ala.-- A new police chief for the Town of…