PHOTO: One of Fort Payne's new fire engines at Station No. 1 By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — The Fort Payne Fire Department and Chief Don Fischer…
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Memorial service for Colonel William Estes this Saturday
PHOTO: Colonel William Newton Estes was the highest ranking officer to serve in the Civil War from DeKalb County. He was killed at Chickamauga Creek in Georgia. (Photo contributed by S.C.V Camp…
Early morning stabbing reported in Stevenson, suspect in custody
By Staff Reports STEVENSON, Ala. — A man was stabbed early this morning in Stevenson. The suspect was captured in Tennessee and is facing charges for the assault. On Thursday…
Geraldine Volleyball Coach sets record
PHOTO: Geraldine Varsity Volleyball Coach Cristie Brothers with her team. By Marla Jones, Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com GERALDINE, Ala. — Congratulations to Geraldine Varsity Volleyball Coach Cristie Brothers on her 800th Volleyball win…
Memories at DeSoto State Park
By Diego Reynoso, Operations Manager diego@southerntorch.com I was browsing Facebook yesterday and noticed a video on Desoto State Park’s page. It was produced by “For Him Films” for the park. It…
The Southern Torch, Vol. 2, No. 39
By Staff Reports RAINSVILLE, Ala. — Be sure to check out this week's edition of the Southern Torch for print-only content such as a schedule of all the fair events and…
Country Legend John Conlee to perform in Fort Payne
By Staff Reports FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Country legend John Conlee (Mr. Rose Colored Glasses), will be performing on Thursday, October 6 at 7 PM at the DeKalb Theatre in Fort…
Ham discusses the runoff and new firetrucks
PHOTO: Councilman Randall Ham, with members of the Fort Payne Fire Department and the new trucks. Ham discusses the runoff and new firetrucks By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE,…