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CCA Falls to Conecuh Springs
By Kayla Fortner, Sports Reporter (Photo by Kayla Fortner) RAINSVILLE, Ala. — The Cornerstone Christian Eagles faced the Conecuh Springs Eagles last Friday night at home after a heartbreaking day. Earlier that day, they had lain to rest one of
Bears Win in a Nailbiter
By Marla Jones, Sports Editor • marla@southerntorch.com (Photo by Marla Jones) NEW HOPE, Ala. — The Plainview Bears defeated the New Hope Indians, 12-7 to keep their playoff dreams alive on Friday night. The New Hope Indians took the lead,
Chiefs Shutout the Tigers
By Marla Jones, Sports Editor • marla@southerntorch.com VALLEY HEAD, Ala. — The Valley Head Tigers fell to the R.A. Hubbard Chiefs, 31-0 in region play on Friday night. The Tigers went three-and-out before the Chiefs scored on a 7-yard touchdown. The
Ider Falls to Cedar Bluff
By Marla Jones, Sports Editor • marla@southerntorch.com (Photo by Cheryl Boydston) CEDAR BLUFF, Ala. — The Ider Hornets fell to the Cedar Bluff Tigers, 41-15 on Friday night. The Tigers attacked first on a 3rd and 12, scoring a Cedar Bluff
Rams Clips the Eagles’ Wings
By Marla Jones, Sports Editor • marla@southerntorch.com (Photo by Kristy Gallagher) PISGAH, Ala. — The Sylvania Rams defeated the Pisgah Eagles 37-29 in a regional matchup on Friday. Sylvania took the opening kickoff, moved down the field before scoring on a
Ballot Box Breakdown
By Zach Hester, Reporter • zach@southerntorch.com DEKALB COUNTY, Ala. — Voters in DeKalb County and across the nation will head the polls to cast their ballot on Tuesday, November 6. As we inch closer and closer to Election Day 2018,
Trick R Treat in DeKalb County next week!
By Staff Reports DEKALB COUNTY, Ala. — Several towns and cities, along with churches, are hosting Trunk-R-Treats across DeKalb County next week! Here’s a list of where you can pick up the best candy in the county for Halloween: Tuesday, October
Local Bands shine at Marching Festival
Contributed by Jenny Wootten Mann SCOTTSBORO, Ala. — To some fall brings the feeling of football and chili, but to others it means marching band and fried oreos! Last Saturday, several bands from north and central Alabama traveled to Scottsboro,
Sheriff’s Office updates on officer shooting
By Staff Reports DeKALB COUNTY, Ala. — According to DeKalb County Sheriff Jimmy Harris: On the night of Friday, October 19, the Henagar Police Department received a call of a person possibly under the influence of drugs or alcohol on County Road 85.
Homecoming Victory
By Marla Jones, Sports Editor • marla@southerntorch.com (Photo by Kristy Gallagher) SYLVANIA, Ala. — The Sylvania Rams celebrated homecoming with a 59-13 victory over the New Hope Indians. The Rams scored with 8:10 remaining in the first quarter, on Quarterback
