Featured image: The national media over exaggerated Micah Johnson’s (left) military training, much the same as in 2013 when Christopher Dorner (right) cowardly gunned down police officers and civilians in Los Angeles.…
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DixieLand hosting summer gospel concert series
Featured image: DixieLand in Sylvania is hosting a Summer Gospel Concert series every Friday until August 19. By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com SYLVANIA, Ala. — DixieLand restaurant in Sylvania is currently…
Fort Payne man arrested for leaving children in hot car
By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — On Tuesday, July 12, the DeKalb County Sheriff’s office received a call from a concerned citizen about a male subject walking…
Geraldine hosts Picnic in the Park this weekend
Featured image: The Town of Geraldine will be hosting it’s annual “Picnic in the Park” this Saturday! By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com GERALDINE, Ala. — This Saturday, July 16, the Town…
Fort Payne Police Report, July 8 - 10
By Staff Reports Friday July 8th Reported Crimes (7/8) Theft of Property, Occurred at Wal-Mart. Wire clippers, suspenders, and a watch were taken. Stolen items valued at $21.75 Burglary, Occurred at 603 3rd…
Geraldine's Mayor Chuck Ables asks for support on August 23rd
Featured image: Geraldine’s Mayor Chuck Ables is seeking reelection on August 23 By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com GERALDINE, Ala. — Geraldine’s Mayor Chuck Ables recently announced his bid for reelection. Ables is…
Former speaker Mike Hubbard sentenced
By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com OPELIKA, Ala. — Earlier today, Former Alabama House Speaker Mike Hubbard was sentenced on 12 felony charges in violation of the state’s ethics laws. Hubbard…
Plainview Basketball to host fundamentals camp
By Marla Jones, Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala.—The Plainview Basketball teams will host their 3rd Annual Fundamentals camp, July 25-27, 2016 at the Plainview High School Gym. Participants, ages first through…