By Steve Flowers Political Columnist MONTGOMERY, Ala. — One of the most outstanding congressmen and leaders in Alabama history is Congressman Jack Edwards. He passed away three weeks ago at age…
Day: October 17, 2019
Raye Honored by Legacy of Hope
By Zach Hester, Reporter • zach@southerntorch.com BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Last week, Legacy of Hope, Alabama’s Organ and Tissue Donation Alliance, hosted their Inaugural Stars of Hope Gala. Trudy Raye of the…
Senate Campaigns Report 3Q Funds
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Tuesday was the deadline for candidates in the Alabama U.S. Senate race to report their financial haul for the third fundraising…
$25.9M Budget Passed
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com PHOTO: The Council's 2020 budget includes a raise for City employees as well as a $150,000 allotment for the City School System. (Marla Jones…
Panthers Attack the Rams
By Marla Jones, Sports Editor • marla@southerntorch.com PHOTO: Caleb Jones threw for 3 touchdowns and had an interception all in the first quarter of the game. (Marla Jones | Southern Torch)…
Region Win for Bears
By Marla Jones, Sports Editor • marla@southerntorch.com PHOTO: The Plainview Bears defeated Brindlee Mountain last week for their first region win of the season. (Photo by Tanya Haney Jones) GRANT, Ala.…
Devils Shutout Cedar Bluff
By Marla Jones, Sports Editor • marla@southerntorch.com PHOTO: The Fyffe Red Devils shutout Cedar Bluff last week, 42-0. (Photo by Cheryl Boydston) CEDAR BLUFF, Ala. — The Fyffe Red Devils shutout…
Tigers Fall to Ragland
By Marla Jones, Sports Editor • marla@southerntorch.com PHOTO: Jordan Burt rushed for 200 yards and scored two touchdowns against Ragland. (Marla Jones | Southern Torch) VALLEY HEAD, Ala. — The Valley…