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…
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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…
AHSAA Updates on COVID-19
Submitted by The Alabama High School Athletic Association ALABAMA — Based on the Governor’s and the Alabama State Department of Education’s (ALSDE) directives to close all schools across the state for…
Bears Clip the Eagles Wings
By Marla Jones, Sports Editor • marla@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. — The number one team and the number 2 softball team in the area faced each other on Thursday, as Plainview took…
SEC Tournament Canceled for Coronavirus
By Southern Torch Staff NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The rest of the 2020 SEC Men's Basketball Tournament will be canceled due to concerns surrounding the coronavirus. The announcement was made on Thursday…