Story By Heath Hambrick Tuesday, the citizens of Fort Payne gave Mayor Brian Baine four more years. Baine defeated challenger Pete Davis 1600 (votes) to 985. The first box of results…
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Bears comeback in jamboree
Story By Eli Sampson The Plainview Bears hosted the Anniston Bulldogs last Thursday Night for their fall Jamboree at Plainview High School. The Bears and Bulldogs varsity teams only played the…
Mayor’s campaign contribution in question
Story By Mary Bailey As the Fort Payne Mayoral race intensives with only days to go before elections the battle for who gets the seat by voting citizens is not only…
Voting Polls for August 26, 2025
Public Service Announcement The Fort Payne Municipal Election is set for Tuesday, August 26, 2025 The polling hours are: 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. There are FIVE polling places: The VFW …
Get roped into the rodeo
Story by Marla Ballard Alabama Little Britches Rodeo Association (ALBRA) kicked off their 2025-2026 season last weekend at the Northeast Alabama Agribusiness Center (NAAC) in Rainsville. Youth Rodeo contestants from Alabama,…
Volleyball action begins this week in DeKalb County
Story By Heath Hambrick This week, volleyball takes center stage as action starts Thursday in DeKalb County. The Fort Payne Lady Wildcats are in action first, as they travel to Locust…
Dr. Mab Segrest will be speaking at the DeKalb County Democratic Club
Dr. Mab Segrest will be speaking at the DeKalb County Democratic Club on Saturday, August 16, 2025. Segrest’s talk is titled “Alabama Courage and How To Bottle It.” Segrest, a native…
Boom Days welcomes local Musician
Staff Reports editor.tj@southerntorch.com Boom Days welcomes local musician to the stage. Karlie Mann is a rising star whose voice has captivated audiences across DeKalb County and beyond. With a passion for…