Marla Jones, Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala.-- The Plainview Bears defeated the Pisgah Eagles 54-40 on Friday night. The Bears scored first on a 28-yard gallop into the endzone by Noah…
Year: 2021
Vintage 1889 wins Prestigious Award
Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala.-- Earlier this month, the Vintage Cuban Sandwich from Vintage 1889 Cafe, was placed on the Alabama Tourism Department’s list of 100 Dishes to…
Wildcats fall to the Titans
Amy Thrash, Sports Reporter amy@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala.-- The Gadsden City Titans defeated the Fort Payne Wildcats, 34-10 Friday night. Gadsden City put points on the board first with an 18-yard…
Missing Swimmer Located at High Falls Park
From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden:FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Earlier today at approximately 1 pm, search crews located the missingswimmer at High Falls Park near Geraldine.A person was…
Search has been Postponed for Missing Swimmer
Dekalb County Sheriff Nick Welden confirms search and rescue operations have been temporarily postponed for a reported lost swimmer at High Falls Park in Dekalb County. Emergency services were dispatched to…
Bears swatted the Hornets
Marla Jones, Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com IDER, Ala.--The Plainview Bears defeated the Ider Hornets 28-14 on Friday. Ider drew first blood when Hunter Robinson zigzagged his way through the Bears defense, scoring…
Panthers Sneak Past the Lions
Marla Jones, Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com CROSSVILLE, Ala.-- The Collinsville Panthers defeated the Crossville Lions 21-20 on Friday night. The Collinsville Panthers struck first on an 11-yard run by Keaton Deboard with…
Be Weather Alert
Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com NORTHEAST, Ala,-- According to several local meteorologist reports, North Alabama is under a Marginal Risk due to Hurricane Ida, which means widespread severe weather is not…