Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala.-- The possible opening of a Food City location in Fort Payne remains unclear, according to Fort Payne Mayor Brian Baine. “It’s totally out…
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FP to increase Boom Days Budget
Judge Andrew Hairston, who has served on the Boom Days Committee since 2006, addressed the Fort Payne Council on the needs of the Committee to make Booms Days more successful. Marla…
Over 6 lbs. of Methamphetamine Seized
From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden:FORT PAYNE, Ala. — On October 5, 2022, Narcotics Agents with DeKalb CountyNarcotics Unit along with Dekalb County Sheriff’s Office, Henagar Police Department,Rainsville…
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
For nearly four decades, October has been recognized as National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. It is a time devoted to educating everyone about breast cancer and the importance of early detection.…
Rainsville Purchases Hazmat Equipment
Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala.-- The Rainsville City Council held their regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, October 3. After the recent chemical spill that occurred on August 18, at…
Grove Oak Man Shot Over the Weekend
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — On Sunday, June 19th, Deputies with the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office and Fyffe Police Department responded to a shooting at a residence on County Road 541, in…
Primary Runoff 2022
Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com ALABAMA-- On Tuesday, June 21, voters will cast their ballots in the runoff election. The votes will determine who will represent each party in the November…
Light at the End of the Tunnel
Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, ALA-- The DeKalb County Commission held its regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, June 14. Tom Broyles of the DeKalb County Road Department gave an…