PHOTO: 2014 mugshot of Wooten, who was found guilty for murdering Bennie Wayne Clark (Fort Payne Police Department). By Staff Reports FORT PAYNE, Ala. — A Fort Payne man has been…
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VIDEO: Fort Payne City Council reappoints Jimmy Durham to Board of Education
PHOTO: Fort Payne Councilman Gerald "Red" Taylor discusses the appointment to the Fort Payne Board of Education. (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — The…
Fort Payne Police Report, Monday, April 10 – Thursday, April 13
By Staff Reports FORT PAYNE, Ala. — The following are reported incidents, arrests, and accidents from the Fort Payne Police Department for Monday, April 10 – Thursday, April 13. MONDAY, April 10 Reported Incidents (4/10)…
City of Fort Payne looks to design new flag, and they need your help!
PHOTO: Currently, the Alabama and United States Flags are displayed at Fort Payne City Hall, Mayor Larry Chesser would like for the city to have it's own flag to also display out…
Man found deceased on Lookout Mountain after Domestic Violence Call
By Staff Reports FORT PAYNE, Ala. — On Friday, April 14, the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office received a call from 911 stating that a female had contacted emergency dispatch about a domestic violence…
VIDEO: This week's DeKalb County Commission Meeting
PHOTO: County Engineer Ben Luther provides information to the DeKalb County Commission on bids submitted for Surface Treatment. (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By Tyler Pruett, Southern Torch tyler@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala.…
Fort Payne’s Third Saturday Cruise-In returns this Weekend!
PHOTO: City workers hang the signs for Fort Payne's monthly classic car show. (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — As March turns to…
JUST IN: Governor Kay Ivey officially fires Ron Sparks
PHOTO: Official letter sent from Governor Kay Ivey, notifying Sparks of his termination. By Marla Jones, Reporter marla@southerntorch.com (Updated at 12:30 pm, April 13, 2017 to include statement from Ron Sparks) …