Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com Rainsville, Ala.-- The Rainsville City Council held its regularly scheduled meeting on August 15. The Rainsville Fire Department brought their newly purchased Fire Truck, with all…
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Food City public hearing rescheduled for Aug. 30
Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. -- The Fort Payne City Council held their regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, August 16. Fort Payne City Attorney, Rocky Watson stated in the…
Several Arrested on Drug-Related Charges
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Several were arrested over the last few weeks on drug-related charges. Over 200 grams of methamphetamine, marijuana, controlled medications, drug paraphernalia, and a firearm were all confiscated…
Torch Contest Back to School Winners Announced
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com ------ DeKalb and Jackson County, Alabama—As the school bells were ringing last week, Southern Torch asked for readers to submit their back to school pictures.…
Dalton Registers as Sex Offender
Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com ---- DEKALB COUNTY, Ala.-- Donovan Wayne Dalton, 30, completed his jail sentence for engaging in sexual contact with students and returned to his residence on County…
Pete the Cat Strolled into Town
By Steve Malcom, Reporter steve@southerntorch.com ---------- FORT PAYNE, ALA.--The fourth annual Pete the Cat Day, sponsored by Fort Payne Main Street was held Saturday, August 6 at the Coal and Iron…
DeKalb County to Update Communications
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, August 9. The Commission approved the new…
Alabama’s New Flame Throwers
Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com ------ FORT PAYNE, Ala.-- Southern Torch is pleased to welcome Tommy Daniels and Steve Malcolm as the newest radio personalities for 101-7 The Torch. The Torch…