By Joseph M. Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com FYFFE, Ala.—For the third consecutive year the Fyffe Red Devils will compete in the semifinals of the AHSAA Class 2A State Playoffs. The Red Devils face…
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McGill kicks off U.S. Senate campaign
By Joseph M. Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com McGill kicks off U.S. Senate campaign DEKALB COUNTY, Ala. — Republican Shadrack McGill from Jackson County held a kickoff rally Tuesday for his U.S. Senate campaign…
2016 PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES BEGIN FEB. 1
By Tyler Pruett tyler@southerntorch.com With all the media coverage of 2015, it can be hard to believe that the first electoral event for the presidential primaries is almost two months away.…
Gov. Bentley visits Fort Payne Monday
Governor announces more than $800,000 in grants in DeKalb County FORT PAYNE, Ala.—Gov. Robert Bentley visited Fort Payne on Monday to announce more than $800,000 in federal grants awarded through the…
Fyffe Alum Mike Cochran inducted
AHSAA selects Fyffe Alum Mike Cochran to Hall of Fame By Marla Jones, Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com Montgomery, Ala.— AHSAA Hall of Fame recently announced its 11-member Class of 2016 inductees. The…
New court date set for Thrash vs. DeKalb BOE
By Joseph M. Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com DEKALB COUNTY, Ala.—Alabama’s 9th Circuit Court has set an official date to hear the case of Neal Thrash v. DeKalb County Board of Education. The case…
Fyffe faces Ranburne in 2A Quarterfinals
By Marla Jones, Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com FYFFE, Ala.— Fyffe will face the Ranburne Bulldogs (10-1 ) in the Quarterfinals of the Class 2A State Playoffs at home, tonight. Ranburne narrowly defeated…
Arrests made in connection with local murders
By Tyler Pruett tyler@southerntorch.com DEKALB COUNTY, Ala.— This weekend, the Dekalb County Sheriff’s Department found itself dealing with its second homicide in less than a month. Emergency services received a call…