Submitted / Special to the Torch Johnny C. Cochran is the Libertarian Party candidate in a three-way race for Alabama’s U.S. Congressional District Four. This past weekend he had several stops…
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Mayfield Leads the Way
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com GERALDINE, Ala. — Despite no practice field or budget for uniforms, two years ago, a track team became a reality for Geraldine High School.…
Huge Success for "Run for Uganda"
PHOTO: Run for Uganda was once again, a big success! By Marla Jones, Sports Editor RAINSVILLE, Ala. — Despite the bad weather, runners from across the state, came to participate in the Run for…
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…
Rainsville Freedom Run is just a month away!
PHOTO: The start of last year's Freedom Run 10k! (https://rainsvillefreedomfest.racesonline.com) By Marla Jones, Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala.—The Rainsville Freedom Run 10K and 5K, is a month away and Race Coordinator Jerry…
Strike a Pose, by Marla Jones, Sports Editor
By Marla Jones, Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala.—Most people only dream about being on the cover of a magazine. Jerry Clifton and his running partners, also known as Jerry’s Crazies, are…
Fort Payne mayor to run for re-election
By Joseph M. Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala.—Fort Payne Mayor Larry Chesser announced on Monday that he…