Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala.-- (Full video on Southern Torch Facebook) The Fort Payne City Council held their regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, June 21. Mayor Brian Baine…
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DeKalb County Sports Hall of Fame
Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala.--The DeKalb County Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2022, was inducted on Saturday night. The Class of 2002 include: Jeff Allen (Sports Media), Cristie…
Brown Named New Collinsville Police Chief
Marla Jones, Manging Editor marla@southerntorch.com COLLINSVILLE, Ala.-- Andy Brown recently was named the new Collinsville Police Chief, after Rex Leath announced his retirement. Brown started his law enforcement career in 2009,…
The Oak Ridge Boys "Front Porch Singing Tour"
The Weiss Lake Music Festival is proud to present The Oak Ridge Boys “Front Porch Singing Tour” live at Estes Field in Centre on Saturday, August 6th. The group has scored…
Let Freedom Ring
Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com NORTHEAST, Ala.-- It's time to break out the lawn chairs and blankets and celebrate the Fourth of July with spectacular events across Northeast Alabama! Independence Day,…
FP Police Station Update
Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala.-- The Fort Payne City Council held a Special Session on Tuesday, June 28. The purpose of the special called meeting was to hear…
Yoga Studio Opens in Fort Payne
By Marla Ballard Reporter bamabell62@gmail.com Janie Hale is an inspiration to many people due to her weight loss, motivational attitude, and opening a yoga studio in Fort Payne. Soul Shine Yoga…
TVA & SMEC Fund $50,000 for Qualifying Co-op Members
Sand Mountain Electric Cooperative (SMEC) is proud to partner with TVA’s Community Care Fund to provide $50,000 to the Community Action Agency of Northeast Alabama, headquartered in Rainsville. SMEC’s Board of…