FORT PAYNE, Ala. — According to Fort Payne Police Chief Randy Bynum: On October 7 at approximately 11:43 pm a call came into the Fort Payne 911 about a pedestrian that…
Year: 2019
BOE Partners with Schneider Electric for Security Upgrades
By Southern Torch Staff RAINSVILLE, Ala. – October 7, 2019 – DeKalb County Schools today announced its work with energy and sustainability expert, Schneider Electric, to modernize the school district’s infrastructure…
Can't Stop the Cats
By Amy Thrash, Sports Reporter • amy@southerntorch.com HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — The Fort Payne Wildcats shutout the Lee Generals 42-0 on Friday night. The Wildcats are now 3-0 in Regional play. J.D. Blalock…
Tigers On the Attack
WOODVILLE, Ala. — The Valley Head Tigers defeated the Woodville Panthers, 29-7 on Friday night. This win gives the Tigers a 5-1 record in Class 1A, Region 7. With 0:19 remaining…
Man in Custody after 2-year-old found in roadway
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: A Collinsville man is in the DeKalb County Detention Center after a 2-year-old child was found alone in…
Devils BBQ the Wildcats
FYFFE, Ala. — Last Friday night, the Fyffe Red Devils celebrated Homecoming, shutting out the Sand Rock Wildcats, 55-0. With 10:01 remaining in the first quarter, the Fyffe Red Devils scored…
Geraldine Clips the Eagles' Wings
By Marla Jones, Sports Editor • marla@southerntorch.com GERALDINE, Ala. — In Class 3A, Region 7 play the Geraldine Bulldogs defeated the Pisgah Eagles, 56-20 on Friday night. With 9:57 remaining in…
Region Win for the Ider Hornets
By Marla Jones, Sports Editor • marla@southerntorch.com IDER, Ala. — The Ider Hornets defeated the Asbury Rams, 49-6 in Class 2A, Region 8 play on Friday night. Seth Hawkins put the…