By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Tim Dobson will be one of the ten names on the ballot for the Fort Payne runoff at the beginning of…
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Valley Head Cemetery to hold benefit 5k
By C. Campbell, Staff Writer cody@southerntorch.com VALLEY HEAD, Ala. — On Saturday, September 24, Valley Head will play host to the Valley Head Cemetery 5K and Fun Run, as a way…
Boom Days festival more than just the music
By C. Campbell, Staff Writer cody@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — While there is no doubt that this year’s Boom Days festival in Fort Payne will be an exciting event, thanks in…
Deer, Turkey killed in Alabama this season must be reported
By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. — For the first time in Alabama history, deer and turkey that are harvested this season are required to be reported to…
Wade Hill discusses Fort Payne runoff and city projects
Fort Payne council candidate Wade Hill placed second last week, and is back out campaigning for the runoff on October 4. (Photo courtesy of Wade Hill) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor…
Craig wins mayor's race in Sylvania
By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com SYLVANIA, Ala. — After the results were certified, acting Sylvania Mayor Gerald Craig has won reelection. Craig was in a three-way race with Tom Miller…
Bejan Taheri wins Rainsville Council Place 2
RAINSVILLE, Ala. — Former councilman Bejan Taheri has won the race for Rainsville City Council Place 2. Taheri defeated D.L. Stiefel with 61 percent of the vote. D.L. Stiefel received 39…
Mayor Chesser wins reelection
By Staff Reports FORT PAYNE, Ala. — The votes are in, and Larry Chesser has won a second term as Fort Payne's Mayor. Chesser defeated David Beddingfield by a narrow margin…