By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com (Photo via The Hill) MONTGOMERY, Ala. — On Tuesday, the Alabama House of Representatives passed HB314, which would criminalize almost all abortions within the…
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Morning Mayhem!
By Nick Jones, President SCOTTSBORO, Ala. — After Southern Torch’s recent acquisition of K98 Radio and 101.7 “The Storm”, General Manager Eloise Smith is pleased to announce a brand new morning…
Sen. Jones backs Biden
By Zach Hester, Reporter • zach@southerntorch.com WASHINGTON, D.C. — Last week, former Vice President Joe Biden officially jumped into the 2020 presidential race. Among his earliest endorsements was Alabama’s own U.S.…
Over 100 grams of meth seized in Hammondville
By Staff Reports FORT PAYNE, Ala. — From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: Several individuals have been booked into the county jail on drug related charges since Sunday…
Mayor's Cup Planned for May 9
Contributed by The Fort Payne Chamber of Commerce FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Well, Spring has sprung and we are celebrating! The Fort Payne Chamber of Commerce is kicking off golf season…
Home Invasion Leads to Burglary and Assault Charges
By Staff Reports FORT PAYNE, Ala. — According to Fort Payne Police Chief Randy Bynum: On April 28, at approximately 7:15pm, our department received a call to a residence in the…
LATE TO THE MOVIES — Avengers: Endgame
By Zach Hester,Art Director Marvel fans, myself included, have been waiting for the day that we would finally get to see Thanos in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Last year, we were…
Shooting in Crossville under Investigation
By Staff Reports FORT PAYNE, Ala. — From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: A man was hospitalized after being shot in Crossville today at approximately 11:30 am. The…