Marla Ballard Columnist There is no need to wait for a weekend to enjoy local activities. On Thursday, April 4 there are two events to choose from. Children age three to…
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No. 3 Geraldine beats No. 5 Plainview in overtime to win first Regional title in 22 years
By SHANNON J. ALLEN The Reporter Photo by Brandon K. Pierce JACKSONVILLE — For the first time in 22 years, the Geraldine Bulldogs made sure purple reigns in the boys Northeast…
Lady Hornets Fall in Regional Finals
Cheryl Boydston |Southern Torch Marla Jones, Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com JACKSONVILLE, ALA.-- The Lanett Panthers (24-2) defeated the Ider Lady Hornets (22-11) in the Class 2A Northeast Regional Finals at the Pete…
Big Names Recruited for Benefit
PHOTO: The Jacksonville State University Marching Southerners practice at Burgess-Snow Field where the benefit concert will be held this September. (Bill Wilson | The Anniston Star) By Zach Hester, Reporter • zach@southerntorch.com JACKSONVILLE,…
#JSUStrong
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.…
Fort Payne PD and 911 dispatch collecting water for Jacksonville
(Fort Payne Police Department | Fort Payne 911) By Staff Reports FORT PAYNE, Ala. – Fort Payne 911, in conjunction with the Fort Payne Police Department, will be collecting cases of water to…
Jefferson's to reopen in two weeks after fire
By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Last Thursday started like any day for the staff at Fort Payne Jefferson’s. Early in the work day one of the…
2016 Freedom Fest Run in Rainsville draws 850 participants, raises over $32,000
Race will donate more than $26,000 to help Rainsville teen Savannah Willingham By Joseph M. Morgan RAINSVILLE, Ala. — Last Saturday, the city of Rainsville hosted the 7th annual Freedom Fest…