Marla Jones, Manging Editor marla@southerntorch.com COLLINSVILLE, Ala.-- Andy Brown recently was named the new Collinsville Police Chief, after Rex Leath announced his retirement. Brown started his law enforcement career in 2009,…
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Collinsville Battles in State Soccer Championship
Collinsville’s Jesus Francisco (7) works to get the ball downfield as Bayside’s Joey Jones (20) defends (AHSAA Photo | Marvin Gentry) Bayside Academy 1, Collinsville 0 HUNTSVILLE – Bayside Academy’s Ty…
Man sentenced to Federal Prison
From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Earlier this year, Gordon Randall Bethune (60 of Trenton, Ga) was indicted with the FBI Northeast Alabama Criminal…
All Roads Lead To State
By Marla Jones Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com DEKALB COUNTY, Ala.- Three DeKalb County Varsity Soccer teams will be competing in the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) Boys Soccer State Championships at…
Antique Alley Yard Sale in Full Swing
Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com DEKALB COUNTY, Ala.— The Annual Hwy 11 Antique Alley Yard Sale will kick off, Thursday, May 12, and will run through Sunday, May 15 along a…
Groundbreaking for new Collinsville Gymnasium
Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com COLLINSVILLE, ALA.--The DeKalb County Board of Education met on Monday, April 18, at Collinsville High School. After the meeting, groundbreaking for the new gymnasium and dedication for…
Major I-59 Project to Begin Next Week
HUNTSVILLE — The Alabama Department of Transportation advises motorists that work will soon begin on a $44 million project to remove and reconstruct about 11 miles of Interstate 59 northbound between…
American Legion Seeks New Post
Alan Chambers, the American Legion District 13 Commander met with the Collinsville Mayor and Town Council on Monday, February 7th, 2022 to propose a new American Legion Post. Submitted by Barry…