By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com (Submitted Photo) GERALDINE, Ala. — State authorities have begun an investigation into an officer-involved shooting that occurred after a police chase began in Blount…
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ALABAMA to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com NASHVILLE, Tenn. — After five decades of music, the Alabama Band is still receiving accolades from their music. The beloved DeKalb County band will…
Alabama 71 to Close for Pipe Repair
By Staff Reports JACKSON COUNTY, Ala. — The Alabama Department of Transportation advises motorists that Alabama 71 between Jackson County 99 and Jackson County 697 north of Flat Rock will be…
DeKalb BOE Holds Special July Meeting
By Zach Hester, Reporter • zach@southerntorch.com DeKALB COUNTY, Ala. — The DeKalb County Board of Education held a called meeting on Friday, July 12. The following retirements/resignations were accepted: Cyndy Smith…
FP Man Arrested for Elder Abuse
By Staff Reports FORT PAYNE, Ala. — On July 9th Chief Randy Bynum stated a call came into the Fort Payne Police Department requesting officers to respond to 305 Bus Circle…
Purchase a Paver for Patriot's Park
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor FORT PAYNE, Ala. — The City of Fort Payne recently announced they would be purchasing blank pavers to go in Patriot's Memorial Park. The pavers, which…
DSCO Welcomes New K-9 Units
By Staff Reports FORT PAYNE, Ala. — From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: Over the last several weeks, the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office has added several new K-9…
Fort Payne Opera House to present "Parfumerie"
By Staff Reports FORT PAYNE, Ala. — The Players in Progress are beyond exited to present the classic play “Parfumerie”. The show is a delightful mix of romantic comedy and slice-of-life…