PHOTO: The Great White Production’s concert series will debut on Saturday, Aug. 5, in the Boarding Room of the Big Mill. The Dozens (left), a southern rock, soul and blues band in…
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VIDEO: Fort Payne moves forward with condemning Mapco
PHOTO: The Old Mapco Building greets travelers as they enter town by way of Highway 35, and many consider to be an eyesore. (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By Tyler Pruett, Managing…
Fort Payne Chamber announces 2017 'Women in Business' awardees
PHOTO: This year's Fort Payne 'Women in Business' awardees have been announced! Martha Harris, Mary Davis, and Vanessia Fike will be honored at the Chamber's annual luncheon. (The Fort Payne Chamber of…
VIDEO: Progress being made at Buck's Pocket State Park
PHOTO: The DeKalb County Road Department is currently fixing a creek crossing on County Road 173 at Buck's Pocket State Park, near the Jackson County line. (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By…
Fire claims cottage at Nippersink Lodge near DeSoto Falls
PHOTO: A fire broke out late yesterday at a cottage at Nippersink Lodge near DeSoto Falls. Firefighters with the Mentone Fire Department, as well as the Valley Head and Hammondsville Fire Deparments…
State Rep. Tommy Hanes Announces Bid for Second Term
PHOTO: Rep. Tommy Hanes (R) has announced he will be seeking re-election in District 23. In addition to Scottsboro, District 23 covers the Jackson County communities of Stevenson, Hollywood, Section, Pisgah, and Bridgeport,…
VIDEO: Fort Payne takes public comments on sales tax proposal
PHOTO: City Attorney Rocky Watson puts on his "citizens hat" to share his thoughts on the proposed sales tax. (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE,…
Wayne Lyles Takes Over as Principal at Ider High School
PHOTO: Lyles comes to Ider after a successful stint as an administrator in the Fort Payne City School System. (Contributed Photo) Contributed by the DeKalb County Board of Education IDER, Ala. — Wayne Lyles…