By Zach Hester, Reporter • zach@southerntorch.com DeKALB COUNTY, Ala. — Citizens in Fort Payne, Geraldine, and Scottsboro returned to the polls today, Tuesday, October 6 to vote in the runoff elections…
Month: October 2020
CCA Extends Fall Break for Elementary School
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. — According to a statement made to Southern Torch by Cornerstone Christian Academy (CCA), the elementary school will be closed effective Thursday,…
Fmr. Sylvania Teacher Charged Regarding Inappropriate Behavior
By Southern Torch Staff FORT PAYNE, Ala. — From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: A former Sylvania School teacher has been arrested on multiple charges related to inappropriate…
Southern Torch Adds Videography Department
By Nick Jones, President Southern Torch is thrilled to announce yet another expansion of our menu of products now being offered to our clients. Through a business partnership with Ivory House…
CCA Extends Fall Break Due to COVID-19
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. — According to a statement made to Southern Torch by Cornerstone Christian Academy (CCA) Principal Angela Smith, the school has closed for…
Homecoming Spoiler
By Marla Jones, Sports Editor • marla@southerntorch.com IDER, Ala. — The Victory Christian Lions spoiled the Ider Hornets Homecoming, with a 14-12 victory. With 5:37 remaining in the second quarter, Ider…
Registration Deadline for Nov. Election Almost Here
By Zach Hester, Reporter • zach@southerntorch.com ALABAMA — The deadline to register to vote in the November general election is fast approaching. Alabama citizens who wish to vote this fall will…
Letter from the Editor: At Least We Can Still Kiss
PHOTO: Arizona Governor George W.P. Hunt, right, protecting himself during the flu pandemic. (Photo by Don Taylor) In this special column, Managing Editor Marla Jones compares the pandemic of 2020 to…