Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com HENAGAR, Ala.-- The City of Henagar held their 40th annual Sand Mountain Potato Festival on July 4. The Sand Mountain Potato Festival is the pride and…
Tag: DeKalb County
Following in His Steps
Marla Ballard, Reporter Bamabell62@gmail.com DEKALB COUNTY, Ala.-- School Resource Officers (SROs) are assigned to every school in DeKalb County. Law Enforcement Officer, Lieutenant, Tony Bartley has served as an SRO and…
GRAND OPENING OF ART STUDIO
BY MARLA BALLARD REPORTER Bamabell62@gmail.com FORT PAYNE, ALA.-- Darliene Carter has been an artist since the 1980s. Carter has studied under the tutelage of several well-known artists who have been both…
Fort Payne Welcomes Ordinance Officer
Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala.-- (Full video on Southern Torch Facebook) The Fort Payne City Council held their regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, June 21. Mayor Brian Baine…
DeKalb County Sports Hall of Fame
Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala.--The DeKalb County Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2022, was inducted on Saturday night. The Class of 2002 include: Jeff Allen (Sports Media), Cristie…
Brown Named New Collinsville Police Chief
Marla Jones, Manging Editor marla@southerntorch.com COLLINSVILLE, Ala.-- Andy Brown recently was named the new Collinsville Police Chief, after Rex Leath announced his retirement. Brown started his law enforcement career in 2009,…
Let Freedom Ring
Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com NORTHEAST, Ala.-- It's time to break out the lawn chairs and blankets and celebrate the Fourth of July with spectacular events across Northeast Alabama! Independence Day,…
Yoga Studio Opens in Fort Payne
By Marla Ballard Reporter bamabell62@gmail.com Janie Hale is an inspiration to many people due to her weight loss, motivational attitude, and opening a yoga studio in Fort Payne. Soul Shine Yoga…