By Southern Torch Staff FORT PAYNE, Ala. — According to Fort Payne Police Chief Randy Bynum: On Tuesday, September 9, Fort Payne Police Officer Landry Bowen responded to a stranded motorist…
Day: September 10, 2020
Progress Begins on Old Hwy. 35
By Zach Hester, Reporter • zach@southerntorch.com DeKALB COUNTY, Ala. — The DeKalb County Commission held their regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, September 8. In the meeting, DeKalb County Road Superintendent Tom…
DCSO Opens Substation
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com CARTERSVILLE, Ala. — On Monday, several DeKalb County officials, first responders, and staff of the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office (DCSO) held a ribbon cutting…
Plainview Homecoming
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com PHOTO: PLAINVIEW HOMECOMING COURT: Jada Hampton (freshman), Marisa Hiett (sophomore), Lacie Oliver (senior), Halle Brown (senior), Katie Bryan (senior), and Montanna Neeley (junior). RAINSVILLE, Ala.…
Ider Honors Late Principal
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com IDER, Ala. — Last week, students and faculty at Ider High School received the devastating news that their very own principal, Cyrus Frost, had…
Nail Biter on Rodeo Drive
By Marla Jones, Sports Editor • marla@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. — The Cornerstone Christian Academy (CCA) Eagles fell to Jacksonville Christian Academy, 28-14 on Friday night. CCA received the opening kickoff and…
Tiger King
By Marla Jones, Sports Editor • marla@southerntorch.com VALLEY HEAD, Ala. — The Valley Head Tigers picked up their first regional win of the season, defeating the Cedar Bluff Tigers, 20-14. Cedar…
Lions Fall in Region Play
By Marla Jones, Sports Editor • marla@southerntorch.com (Brandon Pierce | Sports Ledger) BOAZ, Ala. —The Boaz Pirates defeated the Crossville Lions, 48-7 in Class 5A, Region 7 play on Friday night. …