By Joseph M. Morgan MONTGOMERY, Ala.—One of DeKalb County's own, Kailee Johnson from Sylvania High School, was elected 2016-2017 Treasurer for the Alabama FFA North District at the 88th Annual Alabama FFA…
Month: June 2016
Mentone moves towards building cultural center
Featured image: The architect’s rendering of the planned Mentone Arts and Cultural Center By Tyler Pruett tyler@southerntorch.com MENTONE, Ala.— The idea of a museum devoted to Mentone art and culture has…
Powell Vegas Backwoods Fest this weekend
Featured image: The Powell Vegas Backwoods Fest will be held on Saturday, at the Rainsville City Park. By Tyler Pruett tyler@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. — On Saturday, June 11, the Powell Vegas…
Audit of city shows positive financial report in Geraldine
By Staff Reports GERALDINE, Ala. — The Geraldine Town Council met Monday, June 6 for their regular monthly meeting. A report was given by Katie Condit-Brown from the MDA Professional Group,…
In the Huddle–A sneak peek of Plainview Football
Featured image: Sports Editor, Marla Jones exercising with the players. By Marla Jones, Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala.—In Dekalb County, we know football fans are anticipating the upcoming football season as much…
Southern Torch Spotlight on Coaches
RAINSVILLE, Ala.—The Southern Torch Coach of the Week is Dustin Goodwin, Head Coach of the Plainview Varsity Football Team. Coach Goodwin graduated from Demopolis High School. He attended Etawamba Community College…
Team of the Week-Bama All-Stars
By Marla Jones, Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com FYFFE, Ala.— The Southern Torch Team of the Week is the Bama All-Stars 10 and Under League. The team consists of players from Fyffe and…