Featured image: Ashley Lynn Scott, 25 (Photo from Dekalb Ambulance Service) By Staff Reports FORT PAYNE, Ala.— In a statement released by the Dekalb Ambulance Service (DAS), a memorial service has been…
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Domestic violence leads to death
By Tyler Pruett tyler@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — At approximately 4:30 a.m. this morning, Fort Payne Police were dispatched to check on the welfare of a female resident at an apartment…
Spotlight on Coaches: Fort Payne Wildcats Head Coach Paul Ellis
FORT PAYNE, Ala.—The Southern Torch Coach of the Week is Paul Ellis, Head Coach of the Fort Payne Wildcats. Coach Ellis graduated from Fyffe High School. He received his degree in…
Fort Payne Steel Shooters safely have a blast
Featured image: The Fort Payne Steel Shooters encourage hitting the target and firearms safety. By Tyler Pruett tyler@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — One group of Fort Payne parents and teens are…
Sneak peek of the Fort Payne Wildcats
Featured image: The Wildcats have the speed to succeed. By Marla Jones, Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala.—Fort Payne High School Varsity Football is a powerhouse in Class 6A. They have…
Fort Payne Main Street program will host event to reveal business and citywide survey results
By Joseph M. Morgan FORT PAYNE, Ala.—On June 27, 2016 at the DeKalb Theatre in Fort Payne from 5:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. (doors will open at 5 p.m.), the Fort…
Young ladies from Mentone, Rainsville take the stage
GUNTERSVILLE, Ala.—A pair of young ladies from DeKalb County will soon take center stage in the theatre production of The Fabulous Fifties, a stage production by the Whole Backstage theatre in…
Fort Payne 7U advance to State All Star Tournament
Pictured are: Cassie Burns, Gracie Black, Lana Rowell, Carley Cash, Natalie Jackson, Brooklyn Slaton , Faith Odom, Avery Chadwick, Chloe Meadows, Lexi Lucas, Cerise Allen Coaches: Shawn Black, Michael Odom, Kenny Chadwick…