By Karah Wilson IDER, Ala—Ider hosted it’s 29th annual Mule Day this past Monday as a part of it’s Labor Day holiday. Mule Day is an event that shows Sand Mountain’s…
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Rainsville presents funds to DeKalb County Tech School
The Mayor of Rainsville and the Chief of Police present check for $5,000 to DeKalb County Technical School. The funds were made available through the 2015 Rainsville Youth Day in the Park.
Despite Mayor’s objections, Rainsville Council approves $1.5 million bond issue
By Joseph M. Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala.—Despite strong objection from Mayor Nick Jones, the Rainsville City Council voted to approve a $1.5 million bond issue Tuesday night that will eventually cost…
Southern Torch announces expansion, move to Friday publication
DEKALB COUNTY, Ala.—The Southern Torch announced yesterday that their newspaper would be moving from a Thursday publication to a Friday publication starting this week. Southern Torch Publisher Joseph Morgan said the decision to move from…
Cedar Bluff Game
Marla Jones, Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com “We’ve gotta clean up our mistakes. We can’t put the ball on the ground. We can’t miss tackles.” That was Collinsville Coach Ernie Willingham talking to…
Hornets take on the Tigers
Marla Jones, Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com Ider Hornets travelled to Valley Head where new coach, Sam Graham made his debut. The first quarter belonged to Ider. They had 26 unanswered points, including…
All Hope was Lost
Amy Thrash, Sports Reporter Fort Payne started their season off against New Hope in non-region play. If there was any question how Fort Payne would fare after the loss of several…
Plainview vs Glencoe
Heath Thrash, Sports Reporter Plainview Bears traveled to Glencoe for their season opener. Glencoe struck early with a blocked punt that was ran back for a 7-0 lead. In the second…