Week 4- A lot of good games this week. Region standing start heating up this week. This should start to separate the contenders from the pretenders. Ider (3-0) at Fyffe (2-1)…
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Fort Payne can't be touched
By Amy Thrash Sports Reporter Fort Payne 48-Brewer 0 Fort Payne made the trip to Brewer and scored their first shutout of the 2015 season. Starting with the first defensive play,…
Southern Torch Guide to Boom Days
Fort Payne’s 10th annual Boom Days Heritage Celebration this weekend Crossville, Ala.— Tomorrow the tenth annual Boom Days Heritage Celebration will kick off in Fort Payne. Fort Payne’s downtown district will be…
Fort Payne City Council proposes lodging tax increase, amendments to alcohol ordinance
By Joseph M. Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com Fort Payne City Council proposes lodging tax increase, amendments to alcohol ordinance The Fort Payne City Council met Tuesday night to discuss a number of issues…
Whitt wins District 4 Constable seat, general election in Nov. to determine District 1 outcome
By: Joseph Morgan FORT PAYNE, Ala.—A primary vote took place on Tuesday for a special election to fill two vacated DeKalb County Constable positions— DeKalb County Constable Districts 1 and 4.…
Wildcats pounce
By Amy Thrash Fort Payne 21, Arab 14 Fort Payne pounced on Arab early with a 14-0 led. Desmon Turner scored with a 8-yard run and in the second, Quarterback Tyler…
Fort Payne football player receives surprise homecoming from brother
FORT PAYNE, Ala.— On Sept. 4, Nicko Ortiz was given one of the best surprises he could ever ask for. Ortiz is a football player for the Fort Payne Wildcats. During…
Fort Payne Boom Days to host traditional music Hootenanny
By Joseph Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala.—During the 10th Annual Boom Days celebration, the Fort Payne Opera House will spring into life with a vibrant celebration of Southern traditional music styles…