By Tyler Pruett tyler@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala.— Jonathan McConnell, a candidate for U.S. Senate, hosted a meet and greet at the Fort Payne Western Sizzlin’ at 6 p.m. Wednesday night. McConnell…
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DeKalb County voters to decide on seats in U.S. House and Senate
By Tyler Pruett tyler@southerntorch.com Because 2016 is a presidential election year and media coverage of the presidential race is so extensive, the importance of other races on the ballot—county, statewide, even…
Donate your soles for those in need
By Karah Wilson karah@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala.—Residents in DeKalb County now have an opportunity to help out families that are in poverty around the world. Auburn University sophomore Tyler Fraebel has…
Southern Torch Gameday Report, with Marla Jones
By Marla Jones, Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com State Championship Game: Fyffe vs Elba Hey, Football Fans!!! I made a little trip to Bryant-Denny Stadium for the Class 2A State Championship game, Friday. …
Rainsville community loses an icon
Submitted for publication by the family of the late Maxine Barron: Metta Maxine Culpepper Barron, aged 87, beloved wife of Dr. Marvin L. Barron, died on November 11th at their home…
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…
Auburn Theatre Company performs at Cricket Theatre in Collinsville
By John E. Morgan COLLINSVILLE, Ala.—Two significant things took place in Collinsville last Thursday night. One, the city hosted a performance of The Integration of Tuskegee High School by the Mosaic…
Collinsville's Cricket Theatre reopens doors
By Joseph M. Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com COLLINSVILLE, Ala.— Thanks to the hard work of the Collinsville Historical Association (CHA) less than one week from today, the Cricket Theatre in Collinsville will open…