By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — According to Fort Payne City Councilman Randall Ham in an online video earlier this month:[blockquote style="2"]"I've listened to your concerns, and I've…
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: DC gas board should be run by citizens
The following letter was submitted to the Southern Torch by Fort Payne citizen Dale Jackson Sr. If you have thoughts you would like to be considered for print or posted to…
A CLOSER LOOK: Fort Payne’s new fire engines
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…
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…
This year's Distinguished Young Women of DeKalb finalists
This year's Distinguished Young Women of DeKalb finalists By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — The DeKalb County chapter of Distinguished Young Women has announced it’s finalists for the…
Watson recalls racial tensions and the city’s support
By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — After long-time Fort Payne City Councilman Walter Watson declined to seek reelection, the city attorney, Rocky Watson, fondly recounted their years…