By Marla Jones, Sports Editor • marla@southerntorch.com MONTGOMERY, Ala. — The Alabama All-Star football coaching staff for next December’s 34th annual Alabama-Mississippi All-Star Classic football game has been completed, announced Jamie…
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Wilkins Wins State Championship
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. — Harley Wilkins, a junior at Plainview High School recently won the 2020 Alabama State Championship in Pole Bender-Senior Division. Harley has…
Former Auburn Coach Pat Dye Passes Away
By Marla Jones, Sports Editor • marla@southerntorch.com AUBURN, Ala. — Pat Dye, Head Coach for the Auburn football team from 1981-1992 has passed away at the age of 80. Dye had…
Let's Play Ball
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com MONTGOMERY, Ala. – According to the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA), member schools may re-open June 1, in accordance with Alabama State Department…
Boaz Parks & Rec Announces Reopening Schedule
By Southern Torch Staff BOAZ, Ala. — A "new normal" will begin to take shape for Boaz Parks and Recreation as it prepares to reopen facilities next month. According to a…
Powell Returns to Fyffe
By Marla Jones, Managing/Sports Editor • marla@southerntorch.com FYFFE, Ala. — At last week’s DeKalb County Board of Education meeting, Heather Powell was hired to replace retiring Fyffe Head Girls Basketball Coach…
Letter from the Editor: Phyllis George Paved the Way
By Marla Jones, Managing/Sports Editor • marla@southerntorch.com (Photo via USA Today) USA — Phyllis George, the first female co-anchor of “NFL Today,” passed away on Thursday after a long fight with…
Collinsville Announces New Football Coach
By Southern Torch Staff COLLINSVILLE, Ala. — Collinsville High School is pleased to announce Daniel Garrett as the new Panther Head Football Coach. Garrett replaces Ernie Willingham, who announced his retirement…