Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com DEKALB COUNTY, Ala.-- (Full video on Southern Torch Facebook) The DeKalb County Commission approved an emergency declaration for CR 835 (Old Highway 35), on Tuesday. Road…
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FP Proclaims Human Trafficking Awareness Month
Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala.-- The Fort Payne City Council held its first meeting of 2022 on Tuesday, January 4. Mayor Brian Baine presented Bonnie Walters of Family…
Andrews Resigns from DeKalb BOE
Marla Jones, Managing Editormarla@southerntorch.comRAINSVILLE, Ala.—The DeKalb County Board of Education held a Special Called Meeting on Friday, January 7.The meeting was held to accept the resignation of DeKalb County Board of…
FP Painted the Town Blue
Local Support from NYMDDr. Patrick Tatum and Bonnie WaltersVintage 1889 Goes BlueDistrict 3 Commissioner Candidate Nick JonesRetired Fort Payne Fire Chief Ron Saferite Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala.--…
Andrews Resigns from DeKalb BOE
Marla Jones, Managing Editormarla@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala.—The DeKalb County Board of Education held a Special Called Meeting on Friday, January 7. The meeting was held to accept the resignation of DeKalb County…
Alabama Weather
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…
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…