PHOTO: Geraldine Football Coach Brad Waldrop with our Sports Editor, Marla Jones. (Amy Thrash | Southern Torch) By Marla Jones, Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com GERALDINE, Ala.—The Southern Torch Coach of the Week is…
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THIS WEEK IN PRINT: Tough People Win!
PHOTO: Coach Sam Graham with his wife and four daughters. (Contributed photo by Sam Graham) By Marla Jones, Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com SYLVANIA, Ala. — Many times, you meet a person who gives you…
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…
THIS WEEK IN PRINT: Hard to Say Goodbye, but Remember Hunter with a Smile
PHOTO: On Friday, April 28th, Crossville lost a great kid and future sports star, but the family asks for us to celebrate his life and be happy, as Hunter always was.…
Fyffe's Lady Red Devils are Birmingham bound!
PHOTO: The Fyffe Lady Red Devils will advance to the State Semifinals held at the BJCC on Monday night at 6 pm (Kristy Gallagher | Sports & More) By Marla Jones, Sports…
The Journey of Nora Rose
By Marla Jones, Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. — On October14, 2016 at 1:45 a.m., sweet little Nora Rose Malone entered this world weighing 6-pounds and measuring nineteen inches. Proud parents Jacob…
Valley Head's Justin Blansit makes All-American Bowl appearance
Marla Jones, Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com DALLAS, Texas — Valley Head Senior, Justin Blansit played in the Blue-Grey All-American Bowl on December 22, 2016. The game was held at the Dallas Cowboy AT&T…
Fyffe Gym to be dedicated 'Mike Cochran Gymnasium' this Tuesday
Marla Jones, Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com FYFFE, Ala.—On Tuesday, December 13, 2016 The new Fyffe gym will officially be dedicated to Coach Mike Cochran. Mike Cochran graduated from Fyffe High School in…