Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala.--(FULL VIDEO ON SOUTHERN TORCH FACEBOOK) The Fort Payne City Council held their regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, May 3. At the meeting, new…
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Memories of Mayberry Returns to Valley Head
Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com VALLEY HEAD, Ala.-- On Saturday, May 7, the Town of Valley Head will transform into Mayberry for the fifth annual Memories of Mayberry. Visitors will be…
No Burn Order for DeKalb
Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala.-- DeKalb County is under a no-burn ban that will last until October. According to the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM), no vegetative…
Inside the Statehouse
By Steve Flowers Over the years I have shared a lot of stories about Alabama’s colorful political figures. We have had some characters like Big Jim Folsom and George Wallace. Big…
Still time for Absentee Voting
Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com ALABAMA--The absentee voting period for the May 24 Primary Election began on March 30, 2022. Ahead of the May 24th Primary Election, Secretary Merrill would like…
Fazoli’s Opens in Fort Payne
Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala.-- Those with a big appetite have another food choice in Fort Payne. The new Fazoli’s restaurant is open and ready for your business.…
Harcrow Receives Board Endorsement
Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com The ACCA Board of Directors has officially endorsed ACCA Past President and DeKalb County Commission President Ricky Harcrow in the upcoming Employees' Retirement System (ERS) Board…
Play me that Mountain Music
Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com DEKALB COUNTY, Ala. — Fort Payne natives and all-around country icons of Alabama have announced their 2022 Fan Appreciation Week schedule. Alabama hosted the first June…