Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com DEKALB COUNTY, Ala.-- Ron Saferite has announced his candidacy for District 3 Commissioner of DeKalb County. Saferite has lived in DeKalb County, high atop Lookout Mountain…
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FP Wrestlers Head to State
Marla Jones, Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com BIRMINGHAM, Ala.-- The Fort Payne Wildcats Wrestling Team competed in the AHSAA Super-Sectional Wrestling Championships, last weekend. Fort Payne finished 6th out of 32 in Class…
Fort Payne Honors Hometown Hero
By Marla Jones Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala.-- Fort Payne, known for being Wildcat Country, is turning orange and black in preparation for the Super Bowl on Sunday. Local businesses…
FPHS Gigawatts robotics team partners with DCSO to design a robot that will enhance target practice
Special to the Southern Torch FORT PAYNE, ALA.--Some might be wondering what a partnership between a robotics team and local law enforcement looks like. In a new endeavor for the Fort Payne…
Fort Payne Fire Chief Ron Saferite will retire after over 31 years with the City of Fort Payne
Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala.-- On January 21, Fort Payne Fire Chief Ron Saferite will take his last call. Saferite served the City of Fort Payne for 31…
FP Student Wins Congressional Challenge
Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala.-- Fort Payne sophomore, Orlando Rodriquez-Valdez, was recently awarded the 2021 4th District Congressional Digital App Challenge Award, according to an announcement made by…
Fort Payne All-Region Team Selections
Marla Jones, Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala.-- The Fort Payne Wildcats were well represented in the 2021 Class 6A- Region 7 All-Region Football Team with seventeen selections. The All-Region Team…
Wildcats fall to Lions in Playoffs
Amy Thrash, Sports Reporter amy@southerntorch.com BIRMINGHAM, Ala-- The Fort Payne Wildcats were defeated by the Briarwood Christian Lions 35-12, in the first round of the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA)…