By Marla Jones, Sports Editor • marla@southerntorch.com PHOTO: Plainview fell to Midfield at regionals. (Kristy Gallagher | AHSAA) JACKSONVILLE, Ala. — The Plainview Bears fell to the Midfield Patriots in the…
Month: February 2020
Car & Driver Found at Buck's Pocket
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com (Photo by hikingtheappalachians.com) GROVE OAK, Ala. — At approximately 1:45 pm on Sunday, February 16, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) was notified by…
Twilley to Run for District 3 Constable
By Zach Hester, Reporter • zach@southerntorch.com COLLINSVILLE, Ala. — Volunteer firefighter Michael Twilley has announced his campaign for DeKalb County Constable, District 3. He is a candidate in the Republican primary. Twilley…
Carter Announces Re-Election for Constable
By Zach Hester, Reporter • zach@southerntorch.com COLLINSVILLE, Ala. — Incumbent Constable Jimmy Carter has announced his intentions to run for re-election in District 3. He is a candidate in the Republican…
Missing Ider Woman Located
By Southern Torch Staff FORT PAYNE, Ala. — From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: The Ider woman who was reported missing Friday has been located earlier today. Around…
POLL: A Close Race for Alabama Senate
By Zach Hester, Reporter • zach@southerntorch.com ALABAMA — A new poll shows a tight race between the Republican candidates seeking to defeat Sen. Doug Jones (D-Ala.) in November. The poll was…
Collinsville Advances to Regional Championship
By Marla Jones, Sports Editor • marla@southerntorch.com JACKSONVILLE, Ala. — The Collinsville Lady Panthers (26-3) defeated the LaFayette Bulldogs (13-12), 59-38 in the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) Regional Semifinal…
Red Devils Fall to LaFayette
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com JACKSONVILLE, Ala. — In the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) regional semifinals, the Fyffe Red Devils Varsity Boys (31-3) were defeated by the…