PHOTO: Henagar 8th Grader Sommer Gimm will be heading to Alabaster to compete at the state level next month! (Mary Crosby | DeKalb County Schools) By C. Campbell, Staff Writer cody@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala.…
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Winners of our 'Made in DeKalb' Prize Bags!
PHOTO: The Fifth Annual 'Made in DeKalb' Expo was held last week, giving high school students from around the county an opportunity to see what jobs await them after graduation! (Tyler…
Little River Canyon Center hosts T.A.D. of Jazz this Weekend!
(nps.gov) By Staff Reports FORT PAYNE, Ala. – Anniston’s T.A.D. of Jazz is back again for a second dinner show at the Canyon Center. This year’s concert is set for Saturday,…
Fort Payne American Legion to hold memorial in honor of Four Chaplains
PHOTO: When a troop transport was torpedoed by a German Submarine in frigid waters, four chaplains gave up life vest and their lives so others may live. (Wikimedia Commons) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com…
Local Shriner's offer to help Nora Rose
PHOTO: Nora Rose was born with Trisomy 13, which can cause severe organ defects. By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. — Last Thursday, the DeKalb County Shrine Club was…
5th Annual ‘Made in DeKalb' Expo this week!
PHOTO: The 'Made in DeKalb' Expo gives students the opportunity to network with local businesses and industries to see what potential jobs await them upon graduation. (File Photo) By C.…
Workers break ground on new Applebee's location
PHOTO: Workers began construction on Fort Payne's new Applebee's this week! (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Earlier this week, workers broke ground…
Southern Torch Dinner and a Movie Valentine's Day Giveaway!
By Staff Reports RAINSVILLE, Ala. — Be sure to check out our Southern Torch Valentine's Day giveaway! Look for boxes at our participating retailers. You could WIN a dinner for 2 and 2 movie passes! Our…