By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com IDER, Ala. — “I’d say maybe around 4000. We won’t know for sure until we’ve counted everything,” said Wendy Hammonds Lassetter, Mayor of Ider. On…
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Ider hosts it’s 30th Mule Day this Monday
The Town of Ider will be hosting it’s 30th annual Mule Days this Monday. (Photo courtesy of the Town of Ider) By C. Campbell, Staff Writer cody@southerntorch.com IDER, Ala. — On…
Gary Hartline announces run for Rainsville City Council
By Tyler Pruett Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. — Small business owner Gary Hartline is announcing his run for Rainsville City Council Place #3. Hartline is a longtime resident of Rainsville,…
Spotlight on Coaches: Brent Tinker, by Marla Jones
Marla Jones, Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com IDER, Ala.—The Southern Torch Coach of the Week is Brent Tinker, Head Coach of the Ider Hornets Varsity Football team. Coach Tinker graduated from Ider High…
Inside the Huddle-A Sneak Peek at the Ider Hornets
Featured image: Warmups before hitting the weight room By Marla Jones Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com IDER, Ala.—The Ider Hornets have what it takes to be a powerhouse in Class 2A this season. The…
Candidate qualifying ends in DeKalb County: Who's running for office in your town?
By: Joseph M. Morgan, Editor and Publisher joseph@southerntorch.com DEKALB COUNTY, Ala.—On Tuesday July 19 at city governments throughout DeKalb County finished candidate qualification this afternoon at 5 p.m. Municipal elections in DeKalb…
Inside the Huddle-A Sneak Peek at the Sylvania Rams
Featured image: Caleb Roebuck shows off the skills. By Marla Jones marla@southerntorch.com SYLVANIA, Ala.— Football is a way of life for people in Sylvania. We begin talking about next year's season as…
Mountaineers 9-10 Dixie Youth All-Stars will hold fundraiser at Sand Mountain Potato Festival
By Joseph M. Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com HENAGAR, Ala. — The Mountaineers 9-10 Dixie Youth All-Star team finished runner up in the Dixie Youth District 8 Tournament last weekend in Hokes Bluff and…