By Marla Jones, Sports Editor ELECTRIC, Ala. — The Fort Payne Weightlifting Team showed what they were made of with a clean sweep at the State Weightlifting meet held recently at Elmore…
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PHOTO: After devastating tornadoes ravaged the university, the Northeast corner of Alabama is uniting to help rebuild this college town. (All photos courtesy of DeKalb County Sheriff's Office) By Marla Jones, Reporter JACKSONVILLE, Ala.…
VIDEO: City Sign Changes Considered
PHOTO: Councilmember Byrum made the motion for new signs to be placed on or near the Rainsville Welcome Signs. (Marla Jones | Southern Torch) By Marla Jones, Reporter RAINSVILLE, Ala. — (Full Video…
Huge Success for Old Timers Basketball!
By Marla Jones, Sports Editor RAINSVILLE, Ala. — The Annual Old Timers Basketball Tournament kicked off last week with 21 teams made up of over 170 players from DeKalb County. Fans were…
Fyffe Track Team on the Move
PHOTO: The members of the Fyffe Cross Country team kickstart their inaugural season. (Submitted Photo) By Marla Jones, Sports Editor FYFFE, Ala. – In their first year, the Fyffe track team is off…
Ellis accepts new position
PHOTO: Fort Payne Head Coach Paul Ellis has accepted a new coaching position in Georgia. By Marla Jones, Sports Editor FORT PAYNE, Ala. – According to Fort Payne High School Principal Brian Jett,…
Man Arrested for Attempt to Murder
PHOTO: Mark Shane Tucker was extradited back to DeKalb County after being arrested for unknown charges in Louisiana. By Staff Reports DEKALB COUNTY, Ala. — According to the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office: The Sheriff's Office…