Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com CROSSVILLE, Ala-- A Crossville teacher who was accused of having sex with a student waived his arraignment hearing last week. Isaac Dismuke, 28, was charged by…
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Two Shot in Powell Altercation
Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com POWELL, Ala.—Two people were shot after an altercation in Powell. This was not a drive-by shooting that has been reported by several media sites. According to…
Bison Defeat the Rams
Cheryl Boydston|Southern Torch Marla Jones, Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com HIGDON, Ala.-- The NSM Bison defeat the Sylvania Rams 10-2 on Thursday, March NSM scored when Carson Harvey drew a walk in the…
Unique Town Atop Sand Mountain
BY MARLA BALLARDREPORTER DEKALB COUNTY - The population of this one-traffic light town bounces rightaround 1,000 residents. The rural city encompasses just under five-squaremiles on top of Sand Mountain. The settlement…
Hairston Selected as Presiding Judge of Ninth Circuit
Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com DEKALB & CHEROKEE COUNTIES, ALa.--In a recent press release, it was announced that Judge Andrew Hairston, was selected to be the Presiding Judge of the Ninth…
Felony Assault on a Police Officer
Press Release POWELL, Ala.-- On 01/15/23, The Powell Police Department responded to a call for service, the caller advised a female was nude and screaming at neighbors from her mobile home.…
State Championship Bound
Marla Jones, Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com FYFFE, Ala.- The No. 1 ranked Fyffe Red Devils (14-0) defeated the No. 8 ranked Pisgah Eagles in the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) State…
Crossville Named as A+ School of Excellence
Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com Rainsville, Ala.-- (Full video on Southern Torch Facebook) The DeKalb County Board of Education meeting was held on Tuesday, October 18. Crossville School was recognized as…