By Marla Jones, Sports Editor • marla@southerntorch.com (Photo by Kristy Gallagher | AHSAA Photographer) SYLVANIA, Ala. — The Geraldine Bulldogs defeated the Sylvania Rams 17-10 in Region play on Thursday night. …
Year: 2020
Tigers Dominate the Conquerors
By Marla Jones, Sports Editor • marla@southerntorch.com GADSDEN, Ala. — The Valley Head Tigers defeated the Coosa Christian Conquerors, 70-38 on Friday night. Jordan Burt returned the opening kickoff for the…
Ivey Announces "Light Up Friday Nights"
By Zach Hester, Reporter • zach@southerntorch.com (Photo via governor.alabama.gov) MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Last week, Governor Kay Ivey (R-Ala.) announced her "Light Up Friday Nights" campaign. The campaign calls on Alabamians to raise…
I-59 Southbound Paving to Begin Oct. 13
By Southern Torch Staff HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) advises motorists that contractor Wiregrass Construction will begin outside shoulder leveling on Interstate 59 southbound from Alabama 35…
Fort Payne Teacher Arrested for Inappropriate Conduct with a Student
By Southern Torch Staff FORT PAYNE, Ala. — According to a statement from Fort Payne City Schools Superintendent Jim Cunningham, an employee of the city school system has been charged with…
Twin Teachers Arrested for Inappropriate Conduct with Students
By Southern Torch Staff FORT PAYNE, Ala. — From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: On Friday, October 2, 2020, the administration of Sylvania High School and The DeKalb County Board…
Homecoming Spoiler
By Marla Jones, Sports Editor • marla@southerntorch.com IDER, Ala. — The Victory Christian Lions spoiled the Ider Hornets Homecoming, with a 14-12 victory. With 5:37 remaining in the second quarter, Ider…
Sand Mountain Showdown
By Marla Jones, Sports Editor • marla@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. — The Fyffe Red Devils and the Plainview Bears, both undefeated, met in the Sand Mountain Showdown on Friday night. The Red…