Featured image: A recent directive from the Obama administration, combined with the controversial changing of corporate policies, has fueled the debate regarding the rights of transgender individuals to choose the restroom that…
Day: May 20, 2016
Shaw Industries to close Valley Head plant, 183 DeKalb County jobs displaced
By Joseph M. Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com VALLEY HEAD, Ala.— Shaw Industries Group Inc. announced this week that the company will be closing its Valley Head plant, displacing 183 DeKalb County jobs. Company…
DeKalb BOE changes policy for calculating student class rankings
Featured image: At their meeting this week, the DeKalb County Board of Education completely rewrote the formula for calculating student GPA and class ranking. By Joseph M. Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala.—The…
Alabama could use an effective governor and chief justice
Opinion/Editorial By Tyler Pruett tyler@southerntorch.com On Friday, April 13, the U.S. departments of Justice and Education jointly released guidelines regarding the use of bathrooms by students who identify as “transgender” to…
Fyffe falls to Mobile Christian in State Championship
By Marla Jones, Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com Mobile Christian 6, Fyffe 0 MONTGOMERY, Ala.—In the 2016 AHSAA Class 2A State Baseball Championship at Montgomery’s RiverWalk Stadium, the Fyffe Red Devils were defeated by…
Ider Lady Hornets head to State
By Marla Jones, Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com HUNTSVILLE, Ala.—The Ider Lady Hornets successfully defeated three worthy opponents to advance to the State Tourney in Montgomery this week. In the first game of…
Fyffe Lady Devils fall in Regionals
By Marla Jones, Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com HUNTSVILLE, Ala— The Fyffe Lady Red Devils qualified for a spot in the North Regional Tournament held in Huntsville over the weekend. In the first…
Plainview Lady Bears advance to State
By Marla Jones, Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com HUNTSVILLE, Ala.— The Plainview Lady Bears defeat bitter rival Pisgah Lady Eagles in the final game of the Class 3A North Regional Tournament to advance…