Marla Jones, Managing Editormarla@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala.—Yesterday, longtime Rainsville resident, Dr. Lelon “Doc” Thompson passed away. He was born in 1925 and always showed potential. He graduated from DeKalb High School at…
Year: 2021
FP Approves 25 Million Dollar Budget
Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala.-- (Meeting posted on Southern Torch Facebook) The Fort Payne City Council voted on Tuesday to pass the FY2022 Budget in the amount of…
Hornets Sting the Bisons
Marla Jones, Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com HIGDON, Ala.-- The Ider Hornets defeated the North Sand Mountain Bisons, 13-7 on Friday night, and won Southern Torch Team of the Week honors. NSM completed…
Drug Arrests for End of August
From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. In the last 11 days of August, approximately 190 grams of methamphetamine and 18 grams of heroin have been…
Collinsville Homecoming Court:
Back Row (L-R): Freshmen Jacqueline DeLaCruz Emilia Vega Sierra Alina Cornejo Alvarez Juniors: Heather Sinclair Tyla Tatum Sophia Wills Sophomores: Gracie Griggs Yareli Reyes Leon Lara Roe Front Row (L-R): Seniors:…
Bulldogs give Davis first win
Marla Jones, Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com GERALDINE, Ala.-- The Geraldine Bulldogs celebrated Homecoming with a 60-6 win over the Asbury Rams on Friday night and gave Coach Michael Davis his first win…
Toys for Tots Applications begin soon
Special to the Southern Torch DEKALB COUNTY, Ala.-- The DeKalb County Department of Human Resources (DHR) Food Stamp Office accepts applications on behalf of, and at the request of, the Marine Toys…
Devils Burn the Panthers
Marla Jones, Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com FYFFE, Ala.-- The Fyffe Red Devils celebrated Homecoming with a 50-0 win against rival Collinsville. The Red Devils started their attack early with a 19-yard touchdown…