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…
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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…
Grammy Award Winner Norman Blake to Perform During the 2015 Fort Payne Alabama's Boom Days Heritage Celebration
FORT PAYNE, AL – Multi-instrumentalist and vocalist Norman Blake is perhaps best known as one of the most prominent acoustic guitar flatpickers in the world. Among the several instruments he plays,…
Fort Payne Chamber Chatter
Many entrepreneurs stop by the Chamber seeking advice on how to start a new business. They have great ideas about their goods or services. However, a plan on how to finance,…
Fort Payne Council to Hold Work Session Tonight Regarding Tax Increase
The Fort Payne City Council will hold it's regularly scheduled meeting tonight at 6:00 PM. What may draw more interest than the meeting itself is the work session that will take…
ASWA Hands Out All State Honors
The Alabama Sports Writer's Association (ASWA) released their selections for the 2015 All State Baseball & Softball Teams. In all, DeKalb County had 1 Player of the Year, 1 Coach…