By Marla Jones, Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com For the past nine weeks, I have had the honor to attend football practices at every school in the county. At each school, I was…
Day: August 8, 2016
Sylvania holds 2nd Annual Wingfest
By Marla Jones, Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com SYLVANIA, Ala.—The Sylvania High School Quarterback Club will be hosting the 2nd annual Wingfest fundraiser on August 6, 2016 at the Sylvania High School Football…
This week in drag racing
Kevin Ellis of Rainsville standing the winners circle taking 1st place with his winning pro car camaro and Roger Wigley Friday night at Sand Mountain Dragway. The runner up for the…
Local Players compete in California, by Marla Jones
By Marla Jones, Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calf.— Two players from the Plainview Varsity Lady Bears softball team are competing in the National Premier Girls Fastpitch Softball Tournament held in…
Greenleaf finalist in catfish competition
The Greenleaf Grill in Mentone has been selected as a finalist for the Bama’s Best Catfish Competition! The Greenleaf placed in the top four, with the overall winner being announced this…
Spotlight on Coaches: James Ernie Willingham, by Marla Jones
Spotlight on Coaches: James Willingham By Marla Jones, Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com COLLINSVILLE, Ala.—The Southern Torch Coach of the Week is Coach James (Ernie) WIllingham, Head Coach of the Collinsville Panthers Varsity…
Inside the Huddle-A Sneak Peek at the Collinsville Panthers
By Marla Jones, Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com COLLINSVILLE, Ala.— I went “Inside the Huddle” with the Collinsville Panthers on the first official day of football practice with helmets. State laws say that…
Unusual weather radar ring over Rainsville
By Tyler Pruett Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. — On Sunday, July 31, a series of unusual radar signatures appeared over several areas of North Alabama and Tennessee on WHNT 19’s…