By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — The Fort Payne City Council held its regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, February 18. The Council held a public hearing…
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Sylvania Falls to the Bulldogs
By Marla Jones, Sports Editor • marla@southerntorch.com PHOTO: The Rams were defeated by Susan Moore in the regional semifinal game. (Kristy Gallagher | AHSAA) JACKSONVILLE, Ala. — The Sylvania Rams were…
Twilley to Run for District 3 Constable
By Zach Hester, Reporter • zach@southerntorch.com COLLINSVILLE, Ala. — Volunteer firefighter Michael Twilley has announced his campaign for DeKalb County Constable, District 3. He is a candidate in the Republican primary. Twilley…
Carter Announces Re-Election for Constable
By Zach Hester, Reporter • zach@southerntorch.com COLLINSVILLE, Ala. — Incumbent Constable Jimmy Carter has announced his intentions to run for re-election in District 3. He is a candidate in the Republican…
Missing Ider Woman Located
By Southern Torch Staff FORT PAYNE, Ala. — From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: The Ider woman who was reported missing Friday has been located earlier today. Around…
Red Devils Fall to LaFayette
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com JACKSONVILLE, Ala. — In the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) regional semifinals, the Fyffe Red Devils Varsity Boys (31-3) were defeated by the…
Crossville man arrested for sexual abuse of a child
By Southern Torch Staff FORT PAYNE, Ala. — From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: A 31-year-old Crossville man is in jail after being arrested for sexually abusing a…
Fort Payne Dominates Clay-Chalkville
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com JACKSONVILLE, Ala— The Fort Payne Lady Wildcats (25-7) dominated the Clay-Chalkville Cougars (17-11) in the first game of Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA)…