Special to the Southern Torch DEKALB COUNTY, Ala.-- The DeKalb County Department of Human Resources (DHR) Food Stamp Office accepts applications on behalf of, and at the request of, the Marine Toys…
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Wildcats fall to the Titans
Amy Thrash, Sports Reporter amy@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala.-- The Gadsden City Titans defeated the Fort Payne Wildcats, 34-10 Friday night. Gadsden City put points on the board first with an 18-yard…
Be Weather Alert
Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com NORTHEAST, Ala,-- According to several local meteorologist reports, North Alabama is under a Marginal Risk due to Hurricane Ida, which means widespread severe weather is not…
Fort Payne Main Street Honored
Street Honored GADSDEN, Ala.-- At the eighth annual Main Street Awards of Excellence, Fort Payne Main Street received awards for their various projects throughout Fort Payne. Governor Kay Ivey recently…
Making our Communities Safer
Sheriff Nick Weldon reported the seizure of a large amount of synthetic marijuana and the arrest of a wanted felon, Sterling Morgan. By Marla Jones Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com DEKALB COUNTY, Ala. — …
Wildcats lose in a Nailbiter
Darrell Prater stampedes down the field against the Athens Golden Eagles. Jake Pinholster| Warrior Images Amy Thrash, Sports Reporter amy@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala.--The Fort Payne Wildcats were defeated by the Athens…
I-59 traffic to be diverted for road repair
HUNTSVILLE — The Alabama Department of Transportation will be working to correct dips at bridge ends on Interstate 59 at Exit 205 (Alabama 68) in Collinsville on Tuesday, Aug. 24, and …
Letter to the Editor
This is a community petition asking the Fort Payne City School system to make masking OPTIONAL for all students, teachers, staff, and visitors in our city school buildings. Wearing a mask…