By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com DeKALB COUNTY, Ala. — The DeKalb County Commission held an organizational meeting to swear-in new commissioners and a regular session to discuss normal county…
Day: November 11, 2020
Gardendale Defeats FP
By Amy Thrash, Sports Reporter • amy@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE Ala. — In the first round of the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) playoffs, the Gardendale Rockets defeated the Fort Payne…
Rams Fall to Winfield
By Marla Jones, Sports Editor • marla@southerntorch.com MARION, Ala. — The Winfield Pirates defeated the Sylvania Rams, 40-24 in the first round of the AHSAA State Playoffs. After a Braiden Thomas…
Fyffe Dominates Oakman
By Marla Jones, Sports Editor • marla@southerntorch.com (Photo by Cheryl Boydston) FYYFE, Ala. — The Fyffe Red Devils defeated the Oakman Wildcats, 69-21 in the first round of the Alabama High…
47 Arrested for Drug-Related Charges
By Southern Torch Staff FORT PAYNE, Ala. — From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: Over the last 2 months DeKalb County Sheriff’s Deputies, along with Mentone PD, Ider…