Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala.-- (Full Video on Southern Torch Facebook) The Rainsville City Council held its regularly scheduled council meeting on Monday, April 3. A Public Hearing was…
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Part of I-59N in DeKalb County closing for reconstruction
HUNTSVILLE — The Alabama Department of Transportation advises motorists that the next five miles of northbound roadway of Interstate 59 between Reece City and Collinsville will be closed for reconstruction beginning…
Remains in Valley Head identified
From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. — It is with great sadness that the remains that were located in Valley Head,Al on March 23, 2023,…
RAMS SLIDE PAST EAGLES
Marla Jones, Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com SYLVANIA, Ala.--The Sylvania Rams Varsity Baseball team defeated the Pisgah Eagles 4-3 on Thursday. The Rams opened up the scoring in the second inning on a…
Wheatley Meets with Fort Payne Kiwanis
The Fort Payne Kiwanis welcomed Elizabeth Wheatley as a guest speaker for Kiwanis on Wednesday. Wheatley is the director of the Children's Advocacy Center in DeKalb County. Pictured left to right,…
Local Youth Win At Jr. Livestock Expo
Junior Showmanship Contest winners at the Jr. Swine Expo during the Jr. Livestock Expo were, from left, Rose Hodnett of Tallapoosa County, champion; Makenna Martin of Tallapoosa County, reserve champion; Macie…
Collinsville Soccer Took Down Oldtimers
Marla Jones, Sports Editor marla@southerntoch.com COLLINSVILLE, Ala.-- The Collinsville Soccer Team recently held their annual Alumni Game on March 25. The game was to celebrate the 20-year anniversary of the Collinsville…
Devils Burn the Hornets
Marla Jones, Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com FYFFE, Ala.-- The Fyffe Varsity Red Devils Baseball team defeated the Ider Hornets, 13-6 in Game One and 18-4 in Game Two of the doubleheader on…