FORT PAYNE POLICE DEPARTMENT 200 GAULT AVE. S., FORT PAYNE, ALABAMA 35967-1994 (256) 845-1414 • FAX: (256) 844-6083 Date: 04/18/2022 Title: Press Release - Arrest Chief David Davis states in March,…
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FP Eyes Area Championship
The Fort Payne Lady Cats soccer team traveled to Randolph for their second meeting of the year and won 3-1. The first goal was scored by Avery Chadwick in the opening…
FP Winterguard Completes Successful Season
Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala.-- The Fort Payne Varsity and Junior Varsity Winterguard successfully finished their season. Winterguard is a competition dance team that specializes in dance, flag,…
Commission honors Eagle Scouts
Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala.-- (Full video on Southern Torch Facebook) The DeKalb County Commission held its regularly scheduled meeting on April 12. District II Commissioner, Terry Harris…
Homegrown Henagar
A plan for the future Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com HENAGAR, Ala.-- The City of Henagar hosted a community-wide event to allow citizens to share their vision for the city on…
Staring Down the Dragon
Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala.-- In 2017, the Rainsville Fire Department in collaboration with DeKalb County Schools, Alabama Fire College, Northeast Alabama Community College, and the Rainsville City Council, began…
Two people in Henagar Charged with Trafficking Methamphetamine
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — A search warrant for a residence in Henagar led to two being charged with trafficking in methamphetamine. On Friday, April 8th, a DeKalb County Interdiction Agent along…
Active Marijuana Grow Operation found in Grove Oak
For Immediate Release Date: April 8, 2022 From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Thanks to the help of our citizens, we shut down…