Golden Wish Joy Drive shines with Christmas spirit as they collect toys for children at DHR
Katie Hightower When Shelby Howton was planning her daughter’s sixth birthday party, she did not expect young Memphis’s birthday request. Memphis said for her birthday, she did not want any presents. Instead, she wanted all
Turkey Trot tradition continues Saturday
Story by Marla Ballard For over a century crowds have joined the now 2,000-plus citizens of Collinsville for the annual Turkey Trot that takes place each November. The event is hosted by the Collinsville Historical
Douglas FFA is North district champions
By MARY BAILEY The Reporter The Douglas FFA now has a new name, “North District Champions” of the North District Land Evaluation Career Development Event. They placed first out of 35 teams who competed and
CELEBRATION AT THE YARD
Stevenson hosting grand reveal for unique back-yard style hangout Katie Hightower This event was rescheduled due to weather. The event will be held on Thursday, Oct. 3 at 4:30 p.m. What started out as an
Help needed for Toys for Tots campaign
Story by Donna Thornton donna@southerntorch.com The countdown is on to Christmas, and some of Santa’s best helpers must have help to ensure a merry one for DeKalb County families in need during this holiday season.
Albertville Boy Scout Troop 4071 holds flag retirement ceremony
By DRUW GIAMALVA The Reporter The Albertville Boy Scout Troop 4071 held a special flag retirement ceremony on Monday. A flag retirement ceremony is a dignified way to dispose of a worn-out or tattered American
TORCH SPORTS
Mars Hill scores game-winning TD with 20 seconds left to beat Geraldine
By DRUW GIAMALVA The Reporter GERALDINE — In an electric playoff atmosphere, the Geraldine Bulldogs hosted the No. 4 Mars
Class 5A Football Playoffs | Ramsay 40, Scottsboro 27
Ramsay holds off No. 10 Scottsboro’s comeback attempt in Round 2 Wildcats finish 9-3, win region title in Vann’s first
Red Devils ride Greenwave to playoff Round 3
Story by Shannon Allen Shannon@southerntorch.com FYFFE — In 2001, Fyffe suffered a bitter 15-13 loss at Gordo in the third
Community
Golden Wish Joy Drive shines with Christmas spirit as they collect toys for children at DHR
Katie Hightower When Shelby Howton was planning her daughter’s sixth birthday party, she did not expect young Memphis’s birthday request.
Turkey Trot tradition continues Saturday
Story by Marla Ballard For over a century crowds have joined the now 2,000-plus citizens of Collinsville for the annual
CELEBRATION AT THE YARD
Stevenson hosting grand reveal for unique back-yard style hangout Katie Hightower This event was rescheduled due to weather. The event
Business
Boaz approves budget for 2025
By MARY BAILEY The Reporter The first 15 minutes of the Boaz City Council work session were spent in Executive
Short term rental regs to go to Fort Payne council
Story by Donna Thornton donna@southerntorch.com The City of Fort Payne Planning Commission, after long discussions about regulations for short term
ANNUAL LUNCHEON
Mountain Lakes Chamber of Commerce hosts meeting with inspiring message, presents awards to deserving citizens Katie Hightower On Nov. 6,
Politics
Impact celebrates Dr. Bradford’s leadership
Peggy M. Himburg Dr. Brad Bradford was honored by Impact Learning Center at a reception after stepping down as chairman
Trump wins second term in White House
By SHANNON J. ALLEN The Reporter American voters have spoken, and they’re returning Republican Donald Trump to the White House.
Council sets public hearing for zoning ordinance
By MARY BAILEY The Reporter The Boaz City Council met last week for their regular scheduled meeting where they immediately
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