Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com After nearly ten years of legal negotiations, the City of Fort Payne is the new owner of the abandoned DeKalb County Hospital located on Forrest Avenue. …
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Celebrate your Independence in DeKalb
DEKALB COUNTY, Ala.-- DeKalb County has some great places for you to enjoy the great outdoors if you decide not to travel during the Fourth of July long weekend. There is…
Boys in the Band Set to Perform
Fort Payne Independence Day Celebration! Thursday, July 1 at the Fort Payne Sports Complex.
Dustin Dalton, 29 of Fort Payne, was indicted by the Grand Jury today, June 22.
DeKALB COUNTY, Ala.--A former Sylvania School teacher, who was arrested last year on charges of inappropriate behavior, has been indicted on 24 charges by the Grand Jury. Dustin Dalton, 29 of…
Man Arrested on Attempted Murder Charge
FORT PAYNE, Ala. Earlier today, DCSO was notified by Albertville Police Department thatJeffery Epps (34 of Dawson), who was wanted on an outstanding warrant for attemptedmurder was at a residence on…
Fort Payne approves lease for DeSoto Golf Course
By Zach Hester, Reporter • zach@southerntorch.com PHOTO: DeSoto Golf Course is in new hands after the Fort Payne City Council approved a lease for the property at Tuesday's special called meeting.…
Bynum appointed to Fort Payne School Board
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — On Monday, the Fort Payne City Council held interviews for the open position on the City of Fort Payne Education…
FP police announce slew of recent arrests
By Southern Torch Staff • admin@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — According to Fort Payne Police Chief David Davis: The Fort Payne Police Department (FPPD) has been busy over the last week,…