Story By Jason Bowen A late score prevented the Scottsboro football team from making a little history in its TopCat rivalry with Fort Payne. The Wildcats from DeKalb County scored the…
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Mayor’s campaign contribution in question
Story By Mary Bailey As the Fort Payne Mayoral race intensives with only days to go before elections the battle for who gets the seat by voting citizens is not only…
Voting Polls for August 26, 2025
Public Service Announcement The Fort Payne Municipal Election is set for Tuesday, August 26, 2025 The polling hours are: 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. There are FIVE polling places: The VFW …
Boom Days welcomes local Musician
Staff Reports editor.tj@southerntorch.com Boom Days welcomes local musician to the stage. Karlie Mann is a rising star whose voice has captivated audiences across DeKalb County and beyond. With a passion for…
GROAT ROARS BACK: Wins State Match Play.
Story By Heath Hambrick Staring at a four-hole deficit heading to the eighth tee Sunday at Terrapin Hills Country Club, JP Groat battled back to capture the 2025 Alabama State Match…
Beloved doctor retires
Staff Reports editor.tj@southerntorch.com DeKalb Regional Medical Center Announces the Retirement of Dr. Steve Isbell After more than 40 years of dedicated service, DeKalb Regional Medical Center is proud to announce the…
Lions Club welcomes visitors
FORT PAYNE–The Lions Club will host a free lunch on Saturday, August 9, 2025. The event will be held at the Tom Bevill Center in Rainsville from 12-2 p.m. Featured guest…
Fort Payne Municipal Questions and Answers
Q 1 Y/N: Would you support a city ordinance preventing elected officials and close family members from also serving on council-appointed boards, paid or unpaid? A 1 Y/N: John Smith, Todd…