PHOTO: (Sonya Elrod Photography) By Marla Jones, Sports Editor • marla@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. — At this week's DeKalb County Board of Education meeting, Nick "Rudy" Ledbetter was named as the new Head Football Coach…
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Calling All Refs!
PHOTO: (The Odyssey Online) By Staff Reports SAND MOUNTAIN, Ala. — Any new organization is subject to find its first year filled with uncertainty and growing pains, but for the Greater Sand Mountain…
Fyffe Represents at JSU
By Marla Jones, Sports Editor • marla@southerntorch.com FYFFE, Ala. — Two Fyffe Red Devils will represent DeKalb County as they cheer on the Jacksonville State University Gamecocks in their upcoming season. Isabelle Blackwell and…
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,…
Alexander inspires with new book
PHOTO: Ever Faithful, Ever Loyal: The Timothy Alexander Story is now available for purchase. By Staff Reports Authors Timothy Alexander and Tim Stephens are proud to announce the release of their new…
TEAM OF THE WEEK: Valley Head Tigers earn first regional win
PHOTO: Valley Head battled the Gaylesville Trojans, defeating them 29-2 in region play. (Marla Jones | Southern Torch) Marla Jones, Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com VALLEY HEAD, Ala — The Valley Head Tigers won…
INSIDE THE HUDDLE: The 2017 Valley Head Tigers
PHOTO: The 2017 Valley Head Tigers take on summer workouts in the weight room. (Marla Jones | Southern Torch) By Marla Jones, Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com VALLEY HEAD, Ala. — For my sixth stop…
SPOTLIGHT ON COACHES: Crossville's Miles Holcomb
PHOTO: Our Sports Editor Marla Jones with the Lions' Head Coach, Miles Holcomb! (Amy Thrash | Southern Torch) Marla Jones, Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com CROSSVILLE, Ala. — The Southern Torch Coach of the…