Fort Payne, AL (Feb. 21, 22)–Darrell Nolon Blaylock has been named CEO of DeKalb Regional Medical Center effective Feb. 21. Bob Moore, interim CEO has worked with Blaylock to ensure a…
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FP Wrestlers Head to State
Marla Jones, Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com BIRMINGHAM, Ala.-- The Fort Payne Wildcats Wrestling Team competed in the AHSAA Super-Sectional Wrestling Championships, last weekend. Fort Payne finished 6th out of 32 in Class…
Kiwanis Club
Logan McKenzie, Kiwanian and area representative for the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, was the speaker at the Kiwanis meeting on February 16, 2022. Pictured left to right are Logan McKenzie and…
Sherrif’s Office Hard at Work
FORT PAYNE, ALA- The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office stayed busy during January. Sheriff Nick Welden reports the following: 1/1/22, DeKalb County Deputies noticed a subject who appeared intoxicated in Kilpatrick. Deputies…
Fort Payne Council Paves the Way for Food City
Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala.- (FULL VIDEO ON SOUTHERN TORCH FACEBOOK) At today’s meeting of the Fort Payne City Council, a Public Hearing was held to receive comments…
Seniors Shine Against North Jackson
Malik Turner led the Fort Payne Wildcats with 21 points against the North Jackson Chiefs on Senior Night. Jake Pinholster| Warrior Images Marla Jones, Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala.-- The…
Fort Payne Honors Hometown Hero
By Marla Jones Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala.-- Fort Payne, known for being Wildcat Country, is turning orange and black in preparation for the Super Bowl on Sunday. Local businesses…
Lickskillet Man Fired Gun Into Vehicle
Submitted FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Deputies with the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office and DeKalb County Special Response Team, responded to a residence in the Lickskillet Community after reports of shots fired…