Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala.-- The Fort Payne Police Department received a call for a welfare check at a residence in Fort Payne on February 26. When police…
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FINDING OTHER ENERGY SOURCES
BY MARLA BALLARD REPORTER FORT PAYNE - Jim Crowe describes himself as thrifty and says this is the the main reason he purchased an electric vehicle and put his home on…
Celebrating First Area Win
The Fort Payne Lady Wildcats celebrate their first area win of the soccer season. Submitted Photo| Loriah Goggans Marla Jones, Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, ALA.-- The Fort Payne Girls Varsity…
Downtown Silk Flower Shop
By Marla Ballard Reporter FORT PAYNE – While fresh flowers are beautiful the artificial flower market is growing exponentially. According to online research, in 2019 the value was just over $42,000…
Grand Jury Returns No Bill
Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala.--A man was found dead in Fort Payne on Sunday, January 2, 2022, after a shooting incident in the 1000 block of Gault Avenue…
FP Receives Equipment Assistance Grant
Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala.-- The Fort Payne City Board of Education held its regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, February 23. Fort Payne Superintendent Brian Jett announced that…
Fort Payne Police Department: Activity for February 24 thru February 26, 2023
Friday February 24th Incidents 3 Arrests Matthew Edward Sargent, age 29 of Fort Payne, was arrested on Five Warrants for Failure to Appear at 11:58 am Michael Darnell Carter, age 48…
Fort Payne Police Department : Activity for February 20 thru February 23, 2023
Monday February 20th Incidents Criminal Mischief – Occurred at 1707 Glenn Blvd SW, two cab windows and a windshield were damaged on a 2022 International Harvester transfer truck, valued at $1600.00…