DEKALB COUNTY, Ala.-- At the end of each year the Southern Torch Staff looks back on the year and chooses what they believe are the top stories of the year. This year,…

DEKALB COUNTY, Ala.-- At the end of each year the Southern Torch Staff looks back on the year and chooses what they believe are the top stories of the year. This year,…
Marla Jones, Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com DEKALB COUNTY, Ala.- The DeKalb All-County Football Honors were announced this week. Players are submitted and chosen by DeKalb County Football Coaches. Player Of The Year…
Bluescope Plant Tornado Damage Photo by Gabriel Shaverd Rainsville Police Department Michael Edmondson, Chief of Police Marr Crum, Assistant Chief of Police PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 10:58 PM 12/29/2021 At…
Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com MONTGOMERY, Ala.-- The Alabama Sports Writers Association (ASWA) recently announced their selections for All-State Football Teams. The team is selected by ASWA’s prep committee through coaches’…
DEKALB COUNTY, Ala.-- Last week, DeKalb County Commission, President Ricky Harcrow, held a press conference to unveil operations to support families through a toy drive for families impacted by the tornadoes…
Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala.-- Fort Payne sophomore, Orlando Rodriquez-Valdez, was recently awarded the 2021 4th District Congressional Digital App Challenge Award, according to an announcement made by…
Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala.- (Full Video on Southern Torch Facebook Page) The Rainsville City Council held their regularly scheduled meeting on December 20th. The Council accepted Paving Project…
Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala.-- (Full video on Southern Torch Facebook) The Fort Payne City Council held their regularly scheduled meeting on December 21st. Earlier this month, Fire…