By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com DeKALB COUNTY, Ala. — Over the past few weeks, several prominent DeKalb County citizens have passed away. These citizens include businessmen Jimmy Wells and…
Category: Community
CAC Annual Dinner Theatre Canceled
By Southern Torch Staff FORT PAYNE, Ala. — According to a new statement, the Children's Advocacy Center's annual dinner theatre show will be postponed for the first time in its twenty-six…
DCSO: A Tribute to Senior Lt. Jeff Bain
By Southern Torch Staff FORT PAYNE, Ala. — From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: It is with great sadness and heavy hearts, we report the passing of one…
Local DAR Chapter Places Wreaths
By Southern Torch Staff DeKALB COUNTY, Ala. — The Hannah White Arnett Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution and Post 3128 Veterans of Foreign Wars placed memorial…
Valley Head FBC Moves Blessing Box
By Zach Hester, Reporter • zach@southerntorch.com VALLEY HEAD, Ala. — The "blessing box" at Valley Head First Baptist Church has moved locations. The box, which is filled with food and essential…
Trash Scattered Near FP Nursing Home
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Sometime around the Christmas holidays, a large amount of debris was dumped on the side of the road near 13th…
ALDOT Limits Construction During Holidays
By Southern Torch Staff MONTGOMERY, Ala. — The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) will have no temporary lane closures on Alabama interstates from Thursday, December 24 at 6 a.m. until Sunday,…
An Angel Among Us
By Southern Torch Staff FORT PAYNE, Ala. — From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: Thanks to Mr. Leon McClung, children who may not have gotten a present under…