Marla Jones Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala.-- Fort Payne City officials met with building contractors on Thursday, January 26, to discuss implementing changes to building and fire codes. Rodney Ballenger,…
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Visit Little River Canyon Center
By Marla Ballard Reporter FORT PAYNE - Since 2009 The Little River Canyon Center (LRCC) has been welcoming visitors to Little River National Preserve, the preserve covers over 14,000 acres. The…
Fort Payne Kiwanis Club
Pictured is Pete Conroy and Kiwanis member, Tamara Neeley. Pete Conroy was the guest speaker at a recent meeting of the Fort Payne Kiwanis Club. Since 1997, Pete Conroy has served…
Check Out Dekalb County Libraries
By Marla Ballard Reporter DEKALB COUNTY - Albert Einstein said, "The only thing that you absolutely have to know, is the location of the library." In this age of technology access…
Eli Lawrence Racing Visits DCTC
Submitted Article RAINSVILLE, Ala.-- Recently, Eli and Jamie Lawrence of Eli Lawrence Racing visited DeKalb County Technology Center and spoke to Automotive Service and Body Collision classes about career opportunities within…
Board Purchases Vests for SROs
Shown are DeKalb County SRO Officers from L to R- Danny Bryan (Henagar), Kristy West (Crossville), Jairo Castillo (Collinsville) , Wesley Greeson (Geraldine) and Time Rector (Valley Head) and Captian Gary…
Police Pursuit Vehicles for DCSO
Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala.-- (Full video on Southern Torch Facebook) The DeKalb County Commission held its second meeting of the new year on Tuesday, January 24. The…
Dynamic Duo Inspires Others to Run
Marla Jones, Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala.-- During Covid, Rainsville Freedom Run organizers and neighbors, Jerry Clifton and Pam Willingham set a goal of running consecutively for 1000 days, in order…