By Steve Flowers, AL Political Columnist As we say goodbye to the summer of 2019, allow me to reminisce with you and indeed commemorate more than likely a summer exactly 50…
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Weddings...Optional
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com DeKALB COUNTY, Ala. — Traditionally, to be legally married in the State of Alabama, you must be married by a judge or an ordained…
Revenge for the Wildcats
By Amy Thrash, Sports Reporter • amy@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — The Fort Payne Wildcats defeated the Pell City Panthers 28-13 in their season opener. With 8:52 left in the first…
Bulldogs Win Battle of Skirum Creek
By Marla Jones, Sports Editor • marla@southerntorch.com GERALDINE, Ala. — The Bulldogs came out as the victor against Crossville in the 98th Battle of Skirum Creek on Saturday night. The Bulldogs…
Collinsville Starts 100th Year Celebration Early
By Marla Jones, Sports Editor • marla@southerntorch.com (Photo by Tanya Haney Jones) RAINSVILLE, Ala. — The Collinsville Panthers started celebrating their 100th season early with a 50-6 win over the Plainview…
Arrests Made Regarding Fire at Mike’s Tire
By Staff Reports FORT PAYNE, Ala. — From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: Two suspects are in custody regarding the fire at Mike’s Tire in Crossville last week. …
Gas Prices on the Rise
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor DeKALB COUNTY, Ala. — Northeast Alabama drivers and motorists across the state will now pay more for gasoline beginning next week as a new tax takes…
Barnett Receives Excellent Marks from DeKalb BOE
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com DeKALB COUNTY, Ala. — The DeKalb County Board of Education held their regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, August 28. DeKalb County Superintendent Dr. Jason…