By Marla Jones, Sports Editor • marla@southerntorch.com SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Jaxson Bruce, a fifth-grader at Plainview School, recently represented DeKalb County in California at the National Judges Cup. At the…
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Rosson announces candidacy for Rainsville City Council Place 5
By Staff Reports RAINSVILLE, Ala. — In a statement released earlier this week, Rainsville citizen Derek Rosson announced his candidacy for Rainsville City Council Place 5. The seat was left vacant…
Southern Torch - Meet the Staff
Who is Southern Torch? Meet the faces behind the words Joseph M. Morgan - Editor and Publisher Joseph Morgan is a native of Collinsville, Ala. and is a proud graduate of Collinsville…
Hammonds lands Grammy nomination
By Karah Wilson karah@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala.— David Hammonds is a sound engineer in Fort Payne. Hammonds was nominated for a Grammy this past week in California for his engineering on…
Renowned local artist sets up shop in The Spot
By Tyler Pruett tyler@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala— The large, hand-painted sign that hangs above Gault Avenue marking Fort Payne’s favorite coffee shop has quickly become synonymous with the revitalization efforts in…
5th annual Merry Market success
By Karah Wilson karah@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala.—Rainsville shoppers took to the Bevill Enrichment Center this past Sat. to get some early Christmas shopping in. The 5th annual Merry Market was held from…
A Moment with Megan: Covered in Sticky Notes
By Megan Blansit Founder of The Beautiful Movement - a youth ministry for high school girls. For more information, visit The Beautiful Movement’s Facebook page, where I post the time, place,…