By Joseph M. Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala.--The DeKalb Republican Breakfast Club will host Alabama Sen. Phil Williams this Saturday, Dec. 12 at the Western Sizzlin Steak House in Fort Payne…
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DeKalb BOE approves $150K purchase of 11.6 acres in Rainsville
By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala.—The DeKalb County Board of Education voted at an emergency meeting Monday night to approve the purchase of 11.6 acres in Rainsville for $150,000. The…
Fort Payne's newest tradition
By Karah Wilson karah@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala.—Avery Phillips had no idea that one letter could make such a huge impact on her community. Phillips had written a letter to Mayor Larry…
Fort Payne wins big over Etowah
By Marla Jones, Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com Fort Payne 68-Etowah 35 FORT PAYNE, Ala.— Fort Payne easily took down Etowah, Tuesday night. In the first quarter, they obtained a 20-8 lead. Going…
Fort Payne Lady Wildcats defeat Etowah
The Fort Payne Lady Wildcats defeat Etowah 68-35.
Gift wrapping station set up
By Karah Wilson karah@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala.—Amy Johnson of Addie Kate’s in Fort Payne has set up shop beside The Bookshelf for the holiday season. Johnson and some volunteers are using…
Gov. Bentley visits Fort Payne Monday
Governor announces more than $800,000 in grants in DeKalb County FORT PAYNE, Ala.—Gov. Robert Bentley visited Fort Payne on Monday to announce more than $800,000 in federal grants awarded through the…
New court date set for Thrash vs. DeKalb BOE
By Joseph M. Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com DEKALB COUNTY, Ala.—Alabama’s 9th Circuit Court has set an official date to hear the case of Neal Thrash v. DeKalb County Board of Education. The case…