PHOTO: Republican T.J. Maloney has received Alfa's endorsement in the race for House District 39. District 39 covers all of Cheorkee County, and parts of DeKalb, Cleburne, and Calhoun counties. (Contributed Photo)…
Tag: Cleburne County
Rep. Lindsey announces retirement from Alabama Legislature
PHOTO: In a statement to WEIS 990, long-time State Representative Richard Lindsey (D - Centre) announced he won't be seeking re-election in 2018. (Alabama Legislature) By Marc Summers (WEIS 990) CENTRE,…
Republican Ginny Shaver announces campaign for House District 39
PHOTO: Ginny is a former Leesburg Town Clerk and is currently employed by the City of Gadsden. House District 39 covers all of Cherokee County, the City of Piedmont in Calhoun County,…
T.J. Maloney announces run for State House District 39!
PHOTO: Republican T.J. Maloney announces run for House District 39! (T.J. Maloney) By Staff Reports HEFLIN, Ala. – Former Executive Director of the Alabama Republican Party, T.J. Maloney is running for State…
Inside the Huddle-Fyffe Red Devils
Featured image: Fyffe players stretching before running By Marla Jones, Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com FYFFE, Ala.—When you mention football in Dekalb County, you naturally think of Fyffe. The Red Devils are a…
Collinsville places second in tournament
By Marla Jones, Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com Cleburne County 5, Collinsville 1 CHEROKEE COUNTY, Ala.—Collinsville Lady Panthers defeated Fort Payne, Appalachian and Gadsden City to face Cleburne County in the final round of…
New places, new faces
By Dwayne Adams dwayne@southerntorch.com Four years ago I moved to Heflin, Alabama, where the green, rural scenery and narrow, tree-lined streets connected a handful of neighborhoods, providing a rich backdrop for…
Cleburne County defeats Crossville
By Marla Jones, Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com Cleburne 39-Crossville 3 Cleburne County came to play Crossville, Friday night. The Crossville Lions was hoping for their first season win. Cleburne County wasn’t having…