Staff Reports FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Fort Payne High School's band director Mark Andrews has been placed on administrative leave. According to reports, the case has been turned over to the Fort Payne…
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The Water Tree: water the way it’s supposed to be
'Alkaline' water is the way it’s supposed to be when it comes out of the ground. (http://watertreestore.com) By C. Campbell, Staff Writer cody@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — In January 2015, a…
The Southern Torch, Vol. 2, No. 49
By Staff Reports RAINSVILLE, Ala. — Be sure to check out this week's edition of the Southern Torch! This week's issue covers holiday events, a unique Fort Payne business, a Rainsville resident…
Fort Payne makes new DC Gas Board Appointments (VIDEO)
PHOTO: The City of Fort Payne named it's new appointees to the DeKalb-Cherokee Gas Board at a Special Called meeting held at noon today, November 29. (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) …
Help ‘Toys for Tots’ provide Christmas to kids in need
PHOTO: This year, the Northeast Alabama Marine Corps league hopes to provide toys for approximately 800 DeKalb County children in need. (LaRue Hardinger | NE AL Marine Corps League) By C. Campbell,…
Early Morning Fire at Mentone Market
PHOTO: The Mentone Market caught fire early Wednesday morning. (Photo Credit: WHNT News 19) By Staff Reports MENTONE, Ala. — Early on Wednesday morning, a fixture of the Mentone community caught fire.…
Rainsville looks to shut out the Southern Torch (VIDEO)
By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. — The Rainsville City Council held it's regular workshop and meeting on Monday night, at the new time of 5:00 pm (with the workshop…
Fort Payne Police Report, Friday, Nov. 18 – Sunday, Nov. 20
By Staff Reports FORT PAYNE, Ala. — The following are reported incidents, arrests, and accidents from the Fort Payne Police Department for Friday, November 18 – Sunday, November 20. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18 Reported Incidents (11/18) Theft…