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.…
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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…
All Hope was Lost
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…
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…