PHOTO: The hole in the Quinn building, next to Fort Payne Fire Station No. 2 By C. Campbell, Staff Writer cody@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — According to Fort Payne Police Chief…
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BREAKING: Fire spreads at Little River Canyon
PHOTO: Smoke fills the Martha's Falls area of Little River Canyon. (Photo by Tyler Pruett) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com BROOMTOWN, Ala. — High winds and dry conditions resulted in…
35th Annual Mentone Colorfest a big success!
Contributed by John Dersham, Executive Director DeKalb County Tourism FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Beautiful weather, clear skies, some nice fall colors, and a whole lot of visitors and locals came out…
NACC Hosts Fall Concerts
By Staff Reports RAINSVILLE, Ala. — The Northeast Alabama Community College Jazz Ensemble will be presenting concerts this Fall! The first will be Jazz/Rock Explosion!, on Thursday, October 27, 2016 at 6:00…
Rainsville Council handles rezoning (VIDEO)
PHOTO: Garrett Street, which runs behind Plainview High School. (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By C. Campbell, Staff Writer cody@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. — On Monday, October 17th, the Rainsville City Council…
Fox Mountain fire 95 percent contained in Alabama
PHOTO: The Fox Mountain fire has burned a total of 1,971 acres in Alabama and Georgia combined. (Wildfire | USFWS/Southeast) By C. Campbell, Staff Writer cody@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — This…
Amendment Two will Protect State Park funding
PHOTO: Amendment 2, which will be decided by voters on November 8, seeks to protect funding for our state parks. (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com…