By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Sheriff’s deputies in rural counties across Alabama and the country are often faced with late night patrols in remote areas, alone,…
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Deer, Turkey killed in Alabama this season must be reported
By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. — For the first time in Alabama history, deer and turkey that are harvested this season are required to be reported to…
Musical events to make Fort Payne Boom Days a blast
By C. Campbell, Staff Writer cody@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Fort Payne will be celebrating its 11th annual Boom Days festival from September 15-17. According to Maurey Roberts, there will be…
‘Base ball’ in its original form
By C. Campbell, Staff Writer cody@southerntorch.com IDER, Ala. — At this year’s Mule Day festival in Ider, I was privileged enough to get to take part in a vintage baseball game…
DeKalb native Nakia Reynoso to play at Austin City Limits
Nakia Reynoso, DeKalb native and "Voice" contestant performing with the Barton Hills Choir (Photo by Jennifer Nichols) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com AUSTIN, TX. — Contestant from “The Voice,” and…
Fort Payne Footworks opens Rainsville location
(Photo by Amy Thrash) By C. Campbell, Staff Writer cody@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. — Fort Payne Footworks has opened a second store, located on Highway 75 in Rainsville. According to Jill Caneer,…
30th Ider Mule Day a success
By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com IDER, Ala. — “I’d say maybe around 4000. We won’t know for sure until we’ve counted everything,” said Wendy Hammonds Lassetter, Mayor of Ider. On…
Collinsville to host Labor Day fireworks show
By C. Campbell, Staff Writer cody@southerntorch.com COLLINSVILLE, Ala. — The City of Collinsville will be having a fireworks display on Monday, September 5, Labor Day, at 9:00 pm. The show will…