On January 4, 2023, Christopher Michael Chaviers, 51, of Boaz, received 2 life sentences, to runconsecutively, for his convictions of Rape in the 1 st Degree and Sodomy in the 1…
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Isbell Rides Off Into Sunset
By Marla Jones Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, ALA.-- On December 29, 2022, Dr. Blake Isbell walked out of the door at Isbell Medical Group for the last time. For a…
Drag Show Venue fined by ABC
FORT PAYNE, Ala.--The Alabama Alcohol Beverage Control Board (ABC) suspended the privilege of selling alcoholic beverages to The Stockade Pub and Eatery effective January 4th, 2023 until further notice. According to…
Redefining The Doctor - Patient Relationship
BY MARLA BALLARD REPORTER FORT PAYNE - In 1996 the first concierge medical practice was formed in Seattle, Washington. Two physicians were the founders and began the new quality of medicine…
A Fort Payne Man Killed on Christmas Eve
Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com ALBERTVILLE, Ala-- A Fort Payne man was killed in a two-car crash on Christmas Eve in Marshall County. Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) stated that the…
Court Approval for Food City
Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala.-- After nearly a year of dispute, Fort Payne will officially be getting a Food City. A Public hearing, which is required under Amendment…
Section man arrested for child pornography
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — On December 13th 2022, investigators with DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office were made aware that an individual residing near Powell was suspected of being involved in possessing child…
Whataburger Seeks New Location for FP
Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala.-- (Full Video on Southern Torch Facebook) The Fort Payne City Council held its regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, December 2o. Mayor Brian Bain…