PHOTO: Sports Editor, Marla Jones, and Coach Benefield sporting the signature "Paul Benefield hat". By Marla Jones, Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com FYFFE, Ala.—The Southern Torch Coach of the Week is Paul Benefield,…
Year: 2017
Brooks introduces bill to allow federal lawmakers to conceal carry
PHOTO: Yesterday, Congressman Brooks introduced H.R. 2940, which would allow lawmakers to be able to Conceal Carry. ("Mo Brooks," Wikimedia | File Photo) By Staff Reports WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, Congressman Mo Brooks…
Inside the Huddle with the Fyffe Red Devils
PHOTO: The Fyffe Red Devils charge the field during a practice last week. By Marla Jones, Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com FYFFE, Ala.—What better way to kick off my second season of “Inside the…
Separate incidents leads to two arrests for meth after traffic stops
PHOTO: James Edward Hester (left) of Albertville and Nickey McNew of Crossville (right) were arrested on drug charges after narcotics were found during traffic stops. (DeKalb County Sheriff's Office) By Staff Reports…
UPDATE: Community rallies to help victims of tragic Highway 35 accident
PHOTO: The two surviving victims of Thursday's crash have emerged from comas, but they still have a long road to recovery! (Cheryl and Landon Reed | GoFundMe.com) By Tyler Pruett, Managing…
VIDEO: Rainsville Council "indefinitely" tables road paving discussion
PHOTO: Councilman Bejan Taheri votes "Yay" on a motion to indefinitely "table" the discussion about paving a road in the city. (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE,…
OPED by Jim Zeigler: Alabama has an immediate infrastructure need – Interstate 65
PHOTO: Congestion on U.S. Highway 280 in Birmingham. (Contributed Photo | Office of Jim Zeigler) Contributed by State Auditor Jim Zeigler MONTGOMERY, Ala. — I do not need expensive studies and consultants…
Sylvania student Kailee Johnson awarded National FFA Scholarship!
PHOTO: Kailee Johnson received a $1000.00 Bill Kirk Endowment scholarship from the National FFA Organization. (Contributed Photo | National FFA Organization) By Staff Reports SYLVANIA, Ala. — The National FFA Organization awarded a…