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By Marla Jones, Sports Editor • marla@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. — This week’s Spotlight on Coaches is shining on Nick Ledbetter, Head Coach for the Plainview Bears Varsity Football Team. Ledbetter is a Rainsville native and alumnus of Plainview High School.
Inside The Huddle with The Plainview Bears!
By Marla Jones, Sports Editor • marla@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. — On my second stop of Inside The Huddle, I visited with the Plainview Bears and new coach Nick “Rudy” Ledbetter. The Plainview Bears were always my rival when I was
Carter’s Beverages Opens New Location
Contributed by Jennifer McCurdy • Director of the Fort Payne Chamber of Commerce FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Lebron and Laurie Carter opened Carter’s Beverages in 2010 and in 2013 added an additional store at 1710 Glenn Blvd. Carter’s Beverages
Celebrity Magician Stops in Fort Payne
By Amy Thrash, Reporter • amy@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Most eleven-year-olds want a swimming party for their birthday, but Mason Chandler had a different idea for his special day. Mason’s dad Nathan contacted celebrity magician/illusionist Jaden Maxwell, who has appeared on
Let Freedom Ring!
By Zach Hester, Reporter • zach@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. — It’s time to break out the folding chairs and blankets and celebrate the fourth of July with spectacular events across DeKalb County! The Rainsville Freedom Fest is big fun for the entire family. It will
Fort Payne Welcomes Robin Brothers
By Zach Hester, Reporter • zach@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Monday morning signaled the beginning of a new chapter of the Fort Payne Parks and Recreation department. Robin Brothers, a native of DeKalb County, officially began her tenure as the
A Tornado In Ider?
By Marla Jones, Reporter • marla@southerntorch.com IDER, Ala. — A possible tornado caused damage to a barn located on County Road 886 in the Ider area. Grady Dalton is no stranger to tornadoes. In 2010, he lost his home to
DeKalb BOE Discusses Safety
By Marla Jones, Reporter • marla@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. — The DeKalb County Board of Education held their regular meeting on June 25, 2018. During the work session, safety was the main concern. Chris Hairston of the Central Office, addressed the need for
Baker: I Will Keep Edmondson as Chief Deputy
Contributed by John Baker for DeKalb County Sheriff DEKALB COUNTY, Ala. — In a strong show of bipartisan cooperation, current Chief Deputy Michael Edmondson has agreed to remain as Chief Deputy of the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office should John Baker be
Alabama AG’s Wife Passes Away
PHOTO: (Submitted Photo | Facebook) By Zach Hester, Reporter • zach@southerntorch.com MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Sympathizers across all of the major social media platforms have showered the family of Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall with love after it was reported yesterday that his wife,
