Marla Jones, Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com DEKALB COUNTY, ALA.--Tickets are on sale now for the induction banquet for the DeKalb Sports Hall of Fame. The banquet is scheduled for June 25, at…
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Rainsville Athlete Honored by Ivey
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Aubriella Hairston of Rainsville was honored by Governor Kay Ivey at a special proclamation signing ceremony at the State Capital in Montgomery on January 27. She was honored…
2018 All-County Baseball Honors
PHOTO: Cade Willingham was named the All-DeKalb County Most Valuable Player (MVP) for 2018. (Marla Jones | Southern Torch) By Marla Jones, Sports Editor DEKALB COUNTY, Ala. — Twenty-seven local athletes were…
Alexander inspires with new book
PHOTO: Ever Faithful, Ever Loyal: The Timothy Alexander Story is now available for purchase. By Staff Reports Authors Timothy Alexander and Tim Stephens are proud to announce the release of their new…
Bryson Stronger
Bryson Richey (#11) breaks up a Sand Rock play in his comeback on Tuesday night. (Photo by Marla Jones, Sports Editor) Marla Jones, Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala.—On September 6, 2016…
Bryson Strong
By Marla Jones, Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com Thirteen-year old Bryson Richey was in a tragic ATV accident which led to the amputation of his left leg. Bryson was a 3-sport athlete, and…