Submitted by Alabama High School Athletic Association (Photo by Marla Jones | Southern Torch) BIRMINGHAM – Defending state champion Pisgah jumped out to an 18-point lead by halftime and then staved…
Month: February 2020
Collinsville Wins State Championship
Submitted by The Alabama High School Athletic Association BIRMINGHAM – Collinsville High School’s Lady Panthers looked like they had been there before Friday morning as girls played in their first state…
Inside The Statehouse: Alabama Primaries Next Week
By Steve Flowers, Political Columnist PHOTO: Steve Flowers is Alabama’s leading political columnist. His weekly column appears in over 60 Alabama newspapers. He served 16 years in the state legislature. Steve…
Sylvania Soccer to Host Bingo Night
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com PHOTO: The 2020 Sylvania Lady Rams soccer team. (Submitted Photo) SYLVANIA, Ala. — Sylvania Soccer will host a bingo night on Saturday, February 29. …
Cornerstone Wins First State Championship
By Marla Jones, Sports Editor • marla@southerntorch.com (Photo by Ann Nelson Photography) OXFORD, Ala. — The Cornerstone Christian Academy Lady Eagles won the Alabama Christian Athletic Association Division State Basketball Championship…
Commission Recognizes Leadership DeKalb
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com DeKALB COUNTY, Ala. — At this week's meeting of the DeKalb County Commission, Grace Presbyterian Church senior pastor Dave Latham of Leadership DeKalb addressed…
UP IN THE AIR: Geraldine Holds Hearing for Buckles
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com PHOTO: Jeff Buckles of the Geraldine Police Department is under investigation after comments made online regarding U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. (Marla Jones |…
State Round Bound
By Marla Jones, Sports Editor • marla@southerntorch.com BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Collinsville’s Lady Panthers (28-3) opened its Class 2A semifinal game with five 3-point goals Monday afternoon and then turned to its…