By Marla Jones Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala.-- (Full Video on Southern Torch Facebook) The Fort Payne City Council held a work session on Wednesday, April 19. The meeting was…
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Remains in Valley Head identified
From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. — It is with great sadness that the remains that were located in Valley Head,Al on March 23, 2023,…
Title-Only Suspension for Fire Chief
By Marla Jones Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com Valley Head, Ala.-- The Valley Head Town Council held its monthly meeting on Monday, March 13. At the meeting, Valley Head Fire Chief Dustin Burt…
June Jam Returns
Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@sotherntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala.-- The supergroup Alabama was presented the V.I. Prewtt Lifetime Achievement Award at the Fort Payne Chamber of Commerce Awards Banquet on Tuesday, February…
Rainsville Native Named State Director
Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com MONTGOMERY, Ala.-- Rainsville Native Dana Hall McCain has been named as State Director for Senator Katie Britt. McCain received her degree from Auburn University in 1995,…
Isbell Rides Off Into Sunset
By Marla Jones Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, ALA.-- On December 29, 2022, Dr. Blake Isbell walked out of the door at Isbell Medical Group for the last time. For a…
Drag Show Venue fined by ABC
FORT PAYNE, Ala.--The Alabama Alcohol Beverage Control Board (ABC) suspended the privilege of selling alcoholic beverages to The Stockade Pub and Eatery effective January 4th, 2023 until further notice. According to…
Court Approval for Food City
Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala.-- After nearly a year of dispute, Fort Payne will officially be getting a Food City. A Public hearing, which is required under Amendment…