Fort Payne Chamber of Commerce. (Photo by Tyler Pruett) Contributed by Carol Beddingfield, Executive Director September 14, 2016 FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Fort Payne’s Boom Days Heritage Celebration is almost…
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Boom Days festival more than just the music
By C. Campbell, Staff Writer cody@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — While there is no doubt that this year’s Boom Days festival in Fort Payne will be an exciting event, thanks in…
Lawmakers reach compromise on BP funds, Rep. Ainsworth (R-Guntersville) weighs in
By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Last week, lawmakers in Montgomery reached a compromise on the allocation of the approximately $1 billion in settlement funds that BP is…
NACC student leaders attend Mustang Leadership Academy
(PHOTO: Back Row, left to right: Juan Contreras, Andrea Melchiorrre, Alex Miller, Brianna Wells, Sam Hughes, Michael Warner, and Logan Sears; Front Row, left to right: Savannah Ulmer, Sidney Bailey, Alissa…
Fort Payne Police Report, Friday, Sep. 9 – Sunday, Sep. 11
By Staff Reports FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Here is the Fort Payne Police report for Friday, September 9 - Sunday, September 11: Friday, September 9th Reported Incidents: Theft of Property…
DeKalb Co. Commission posts job, reviews paving materials bids (VIDEO)
By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — The DeKalb County Commission held its regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, September 13. After minutes from the last meeting were approved,…
Dancing on a grave isn't illegal, but graffiti is
By Staff Reports GERALDINE, Ala. — On Thursday, September 8, DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office received a call about vandalism committed at the New Canaan Baptist Church Cemetery on County Road 23.…
Geraldine Town Council Update for September
Submitted by the Town of Geraldine GERALDINE, Ala. — The Town of Geraldine met on Tuesday, September 6 for their regular monthly meeting. Minutes from the August 30 and the…