By Zach Hester, Reporter • zach@southerntorch.com NORTHEAST ALABAMA — Parades will be lining up across DeKalb and Jackson counties as our local municipalities hold their annual Christmas celebrations. Here is a…
Day: November 24, 2020
Then There Was One...
By Marla Jones, Sports Editor • marla@southerntorch.com FYFFE, Ala. — The defending Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) Class 2A State Champions, the Fyffe Red Devils (13-0), moved up to Class…
FP Presents 36th Annual Christmas in the Park
By Southern Torch Staff FORT PAYNE, Ala. — The Fort Payne Parks and Recreation and the City of Fort Payne will present the 36th Annual Christmas in the Park on Friday,…
OPINION: The Pilgrim Story Is More Relevant Than Ever
Contributed by Robert Aderholt, U.S. Representative This Thanksgiving will be different from any other we have had in our lifetimes. This past year has been a struggle, as every single one…
Fyffe Wins Battle of the Creekbank
By Marla Jones, Sports Editor • marla@southerntorch.com OHATCHEE, Ala. — The Fyffe Red Devils defeated the Ohatchee Indians, 26-7 in the third round of the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) State…
Alabama Senate Elects New Leadership
By Zach Hester, Reporter • zach@southerntorch.com MONTGOMERY, Ala. — The leadership of the Alabama Senate will look different when the legislative body convenes next year. Sen. Greg Reed (R-Jasper) was unanimously…
One Current and One Fmr. Corrections Officer arrested for Harassment
By Southern Torch Staff FORT PAYNE, Ala. — From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: After an incident that occurred in the DeKalb County Detention Center was brought to…