By Marla Jones Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala.-- On Friday, July 16, Adamsburg Fire Chief David Evett, 43, of Fort Payne passed away. Evett was a dedicated fireman serving as…
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Into the Woods with Southern Torch!
My name is Gage Hunter Griggs. I am 17 and I am a senior at Fort Payne High School. This weekend I went hunting at Adamsburg and bagged this beautiful buck.…
Saferite named Fort Payne Fire Chief
By Marla Jones, Reporter • marla@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — At this week’s meeting of the Fort Payne City Council, Assistant Fire Chief Ron Saferite was named as the new Chief…
Alfa endorses T.J. Maloney for House District 39
PHOTO: Republican T.J. Maloney has received Alfa's endorsement in the race for House District 39. District 39 covers all of Cheorkee County, and parts of DeKalb, Cleburne, and Calhoun counties. (Contributed Photo)…
Tony 'Buck' Keef seeking District III Commission spot
PHOTO: Fort Payne City employee Tony ‘Buck’ Keef is challenging longtime District III County Commissioner Chris Kuykendall in the June 2018 Republican Primary. (Contributed Photo) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com…
Lookout Mt. Homemakers pitch in big for the community
PHOTO: Members of the Lookout Mt. Homemakers and Community Leaders (LMHCL) Club volunteering at the Bread of Life Ministry in Fort Payne last Tuesday. (Contributed Photo) Contributed by the Lookout Mt.…
Adamsburg Christian holds 'Law Enforcement Appreciation Day'
PHOTO: Adamsburg Christian Students conduct a presentation for law enforcement officers from around the county as part of their annual, 'Law Enforcement Appreciation Day.' (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By Tyler Pruett,…
Ron Saferite Announces run for DeKalb County Commission District III
PHOTO: Republican Ron Saferite's yard sign, which will be seen in DeKalb County over the next year. (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. —…