By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com MENTONE, Ala. — Since November 9, local firefighters have been working non-stop to contain multiple blazes on Lookout Mountain. Much of this battle is being…
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A Moment with Megan: Rest
By Megan Blansit, Southern Torch Faith Contributor Is anyone else an excellent worrier or is it just me? If you know me really well, you know that I have suffered with…
Governor Deploys National Guard to tackle Lookout Mountain Wildfire
PHOTO: The Governor deployed an Alabama National Guard UH-60 'Black Hawk' helicopter to assist with battling the wildfire on Lookout Mountain. (Wikimedia Commons) By Staff Reports MENTONE, Ala. – On Friday,…
Charity sends gifts and the story of Christmas to kids around the globe
By C. Campbell, Staff Writer cody@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. — Early November has become the time of year when a number of stores and other places begin to roll out their Christmas…
Fort Payne churches hold joint Thanksgiving service this Sunday
Several Fort Payne churches will be holding a Thanksgiving Service on Sunday, November 20th, at First United Methodist Church. By C. Campbell, Staff Writer cody@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — On Sunday,…
DeKalb County deputies arrest two more for drugs this week
By Staff Reports FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Released today, the DeKalb County Sheriff's office has arrested two more for drugs this week. On Tuesday, November 15, the DeKalb County Drug and Major…
Fort Payne Police Report, Monday, Nov. 14 - Thursday, Nov. 17
By Staff Reports FORT PAYNE, Ala. — The following are reported incidents, arrests, and accidents from the Fort Payne Police Department for Monday, November 14 – Thursday, November 17. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 14 Reported Incidents (11/14) Theft…
County bus garage can stay in Fort Payne for now
By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — The City of Fort Payne has agreed to put off the eviction of the county bus garage until further notice. According to…