By Zach Hester, Reporter zach@southerntorch.com DEKALB COUNTY, Ala. — Why do we celebrate Memorial Day? The federal holiday in May has become a staple for being the best day to get out…
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Tossing Two Tassels
By Zach Hester, Reporter zach@southerntorch.com DEKALB COUNTY, Ala. — As graduations across the nation happen around this time of year, outgoing high school seniors are looking forward to that moment when they…
Hope in the Storm
By Marla Jones, Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — “But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run,…
Fort Payne Borrows $45 Million
By Marla Jones, Reporter marla@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — (Full Video at the Bottom) The Fort Payne City Council met on Thursday, May 17, 2018 for their regularly scheduled meeting. In March, the…
Sheriff's Office Addressing Social Media Rumors
By Staff Reports DEKALB COUNTY, Ala. — According to the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office: The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office want to let the citizens of DeKalb County know that the rumors circulating on social…
FP Police Chief Rebukes Rumors
By Staff Reports FORT PAYNE, Ala. — According to the Fort Payne Police Department: The Fort Payne Police Departments Detective Division continues to investigate leads on a home invasion that occurred on the…
Commission approves Sales Tax Holiday
By Marla Jones, Reporter marla@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — (Video Below) At the May 22, 2018 meeting of the DeKalb County Commission, the Commission approved the resolution to make July 20-22, 2018…
Parole Denied for Neelley
By Staff Reports DEKALB COUNTY, Ala. — Convicted murderer Judith Ann Neelley was denied a chance at parole at her scheduled hearing on Wednesday morning. Neelley had previously been convicted for the…