By Marla Jones Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com GERALDINE, Ala.-- In a preseason Jamboree, the Piedmont Bulldogs defeated the Geraldine Bulldogs, 26-7. The Piedmont Bulldogs could not make any headway with their…
Year: 2021
Lions Cage the Panthers
By Marla Jones Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com COLLINSVILLE, Ala.-- The Section Lions defeated the Collinsville Panthers 34-6 to start the 2021 football season. Section jumped on board early with a 9-yard touchdown…
Touchdown for Martha
By Marla Jones Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com SYLVANIA, Ala.-- The Saks Wildcats defeated the Sylvania Rams, 42-32 in their season opener on Friday night. The Rams received the ball to start the…
Wildcats lose in a Nailbiter
Darrell Prater stampedes down the field against the Athens Golden Eagles. Jake Pinholster| Warrior Images Amy Thrash, Sports Reporter amy@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala.--The Fort Payne Wildcats were defeated by the Athens…
I-59 traffic to be diverted for road repair
HUNTSVILLE — The Alabama Department of Transportation will be working to correct dips at bridge ends on Interstate 59 at Exit 205 (Alabama 68) in Collinsville on Tuesday, Aug. 24, and …
NACC to Host 2021 Mustang Scramble Golf Tournament
RAINSVILLE – The Northeast Alabama Community College (NACC) Foundation is gearing up for its annual Mustang Scramble golf tournament and fundraiser. This year’s event will be held on Thursday, September 9th,…
Letter to the Editor
This is a community petition asking the Fort Payne City School system to make masking OPTIONAL for all students, teachers, staff, and visitors in our city school buildings. Wearing a mask…
Rental Fees Increase in Rainsville
By Marla Jones Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala.-- (Full video on Southern Torch Facebook) The Rainsville City Council held their regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, August 16. Mayor Rodger Lingerfelt requested…