Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com DEKALB COUNTY, Ala.-- (FULL VIDEO ON SOUTHERN TORCH FACEBOOK) At the regular monthly meeting of the DeKalb County Commission, the 2021-2022 FY Budget, in the amount of…
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Truck Stolen out of Etowah County Recovered and Two Arrested in Flat Rock on Drug Related Charges
For Immediate Release Date: September 14, 2021 From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. DeKalb County Investigations Unit and DeKalb County Drug and Interdiction Unit have…
FP Approves 25 Million Dollar Budget
Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala.-- (Meeting posted on Southern Torch Facebook) The Fort Payne City Council voted on Tuesday to pass the FY2022 Budget in the amount of…
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…
Eagles Soar in Season Opener
By Marla Jones Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com MILLBROOK, Ala.--Cornerstone Christian Academy faced New Life Christian Academy on the road, for their 2021 Season Opener. The Eagles shut out New Life, 40-0. In…
AEA Attempts To Censor Local Educator
By Marla Jones Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala.-- Mary Crosby has been affiliated with the DeKalb County School System since 1996. Crosby has worked in several areas with the school system…
The Top Stories of 2020
By Southern Torch Staff DeKALB COUNTY, Ala. — At the end of each year, the Southern Torch Staff looks back on the previous year and chooses our most important stories. 2020…
Letter from the Editor: Phyllis George Paved the Way
By Marla Jones, Managing/Sports Editor • marla@southerntorch.com (Photo via USA Today) USA — Phyllis George, the first female co-anchor of “NFL Today,” passed away on Thursday after a long fight with…