By Marla Ballard Reporter DEKALB COUNTY -- Locals might want to save this article for the next time out-of-town guests come to visit and take their visitors on a trip into…
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DeKalb to Expand Jail Facilities
By Marla Jones Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala.-- (Full Video on Southern Torch Facebook) The DeKalb County Commission held its regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, February 14. Last year, The…
Fort Payne Police Department: Activity for February 3 thru February 5, 2023
Friday February 3rd Incidents Theft of Property – Occurred at 156 45th Street NE, a toolbox and tools, 65” Vizio tv, 55” Phillips tv, 15” Memphis audio speaker and a jewelry…
Fort Payne Police Department: Activity for January 30 thru February 2, 2023
Monday January 30th Incidents Damaged Property – Occurred at 301 Godfrey Ave SE, a wall and door frame were damaged, valued at $10,000 1 Arrest Jeremy David Brown, age 42 of…
Letter to the Editor
My name is Beau Wilson. I am the board chairman for Fort Payne Youth Wrestling Inc. We are a nonprofit club wrestling team that competes in the AYWO (Alabama youth Wrestling…
FP Increases Sewer and Sanitation Rates
Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala.-- (Full video on Southern Torch) The Fort Payne Council held their regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, February 7. The Council passed Ordiances 2023-02,…
Love Night —A Night of Celebration and Support.
Submitted DeKalb, AL—Single mothers are often faced with the task of raising children on their own. This can be especially difficult during special occasions, such as Valentine’s Day. By sacrificing so…
Fort Payne to add Buses to Fleet
Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala.- The Fort Payne Board of Education held its first meeting of 2023 on Thursday, January 26. The Board approved the purchase of two…