Amy Thrash, Sports Reporter Fort Payne started their season off against New Hope in non-region play. If there was any question how Fort Payne would fare after the loss of several…
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Education dominates talk at Fort Payne Tax Forum
By Joseph Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala.— The City of Fort Payne hosted a public forum Tuesday night to discuss potential tax increases and other possible sources of revenue for the…
Dog Daze this Saturday
By Joe Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala.—This Saturday will be Fort Payne’s annual Dog Daze at Little River Canyon Center beginning at 10 a.m. and last until 3 p.m. This event…
DeSoto State Park to host “Creek Kids” Watershed Workshop
By Joseph M. Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala.—Experience a view of Little River’s watershed and how it connects to the rest of Alabama and our oceans. Many species of fish and…
Fort Payne welcomes three new members to Fire Department
By Karah Wilson FORT PAYNE, Ala.––Fort Payne recently added three names to the roster of their fire department. Cameron Norworthy, Lane Kennamer, and Taylor Casey were all hired as full-time firemen…
Main Street Alabama resource team in Fort Payne this week to offer plan
By Joseph M. Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala.—A resource team from Main Street Alabama is in town this week to make an assessment of the downtown area and meet with community…
Dr. Jason Barnett announces candidacy for DeKalb County School Superintendent
Dr. Jason Barnett (R) of Rainsville, an administrator at Collinsville High School and adjunct professor of Instructional Leadership at Jacksonville State University, announced today, Monday, July 13, 2015, that he will…
Fort Payne Mayor finalizes development worth $12 million per year
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Mayor Larry Chesser signed an agreement this week on behalf of the city of Fort Payne that will generate an estimated $8-12 million per year in taxable…