Michael Shan Bruce - November 7, 1970 – October 12, 2022 Fort Payne, Ala --Michael Shan Bruce was born and raised in Fort Payne, Alabama where he graduated from Fort Payne…
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Geraldine Council Meeting
The Geraldine Town council met on Monday, October 4, for their regular monthly meeting. Minutes were approved from the October 4, Work Session and the September 12, council Meeting. Discussion was…
FP Food City: Status Unknown
Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala.-- The possible opening of a Food City location in Fort Payne remains unclear, according to Fort Payne Mayor Brian Baine. “It’s totally out…
Emergency Restoration Business Open 24/7
By Marla Ballard Reporter FORT PAYNE, ALA. - Insurance claims for damage to homes and businesses are at an all-time high. According to a 2022 analysis by the National Fire Protection…
Several arrested on drug related charges in September
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — In the month of September, several were arrested on drug related charges. Thank you to Henagar, Crossville, Valley Head and Mentone Police Department, DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office,…
New Clothing Store in Fort Payne
FORT PAYNE, ALA. - Five months ago a new clothing store opened in FortPayne. Jersey Girl Boutique offers more than just ladies' apparel. The storealso sells children's and men's clothing. Owner,…
Photography Class Being Held At JSU Canyon Center
By Marla Ballard Reporter DEKALB COUNTY, ALA. - Natural Light Photography, LLC now has a photographystudio at the Moon Lake Village, located at 5866 E. River Road, Mentone.Richard "Rich" Rybka is…
FP to increase Boom Days Budget
Judge Andrew Hairston, who has served on the Boom Days Committee since 2006, addressed the Fort Payne Council on the needs of the Committee to make Booms Days more successful. Marla…