By 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 Tuesday, March 14. DeKalb County Emergency…
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Judge Denies Bond for Hunter
Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala.-- The Fort Payne Police Department received a call for a welfare check at a residence in Fort Payne on February 26. When police…
FINDING OTHER ENERGY SOURCES
BY MARLA BALLARD REPORTER FORT PAYNE - Jim Crowe describes himself as thrifty and says this is the the main reason he purchased an electric vehicle and put his home on…
Nailbiter Win for the Rams
Cheryl Boydston| Southern Torch Marla Jones, Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com SYLVANIA, Ala.-The Sylvania Rams defeated Fyffe, 3-2 on Saturday. Sylvania Rams scored in the first inning when Will Gant drove one in…
Hody Childress Day Proclaimed for Geraldine
By Marla Jones Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com GERALDINE, Ala.-- The Geraldine Town Council met on Monday, March 13 for their regular monthly meeting. The council adopted a proclamation designating April 24 each…
Expect I-59 southbound lane closures in DeKalb County
HUNTSVILLE — The Alabama Department of Transportation advises motorists to expect single-laneclosures on Interstate 59 from north of Hammondville to Fort Payne beginning Monday, March 20.Contractor A.G. Peltz Group will repair…
Crossville woman arrested on Child Abuse/Aggravated Abuse
From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Jessica Lindsey Nation (36 of Crossville) was arrested on March16, 2023 on 6 Grand Jury Indictments for Abuse…
Kirby Named Beta Club Vice President
Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com BIRMINGHAM, Ala.-- Dekalb County Schools District brought home a total of 95 awards/recognitions from the Alabama State Junior Beta Convention. Jase Kirby was named the State…