Congratulations to Ella Fowler of Fort Payne for being named Dekalb County Distinguished Young Woman. Fowler is shown with Distinguished Young Woman Contest Coordinators.
Year: 2021
Fort Payne Main Street Honored
Street Honored GADSDEN, Ala.-- At the eighth annual Main Street Awards of Excellence, Fort Payne Main Street received awards for their various projects throughout Fort Payne. Governor Kay Ivey recently…
Making our Communities Safer
Sheriff Nick Weldon reported the seizure of a large amount of synthetic marijuana and the arrest of a wanted felon, Sterling Morgan. By Marla Jones Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com DEKALB COUNTY, Ala. — …
New Fyffe Principal Named
Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala.-- The DeKalb County Board of Education named Tim McCollum as the new Principal of Fyffe High School at their meeting on Thursday. McCollum previously…
Rainsville to Receive Homeland Security Grant
Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala.-- In a special called meeting on Wednesday, the Rainsville City Council voted to accept a Homeland Security Grant in the amount of $50,000 for…
Devils Tormented the Tigers
By Marla Jones Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com VALLEY HEAD, Ala.--The Ragland Purple Devils defeated the Valley Head Tigers, 40-18 on Friday night. Ragland attacked first, scoring on a 41-yard pass connection. The…
Red Devils Scorch the Wildcats
By Marla Jones Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com MAPLESVILLE, Ala.-- The defending Class 3A State Champions, Fyffe Red Devils scorched the Isabella Wildcats on Friday night, 30-6. The Red Devils picked up a…
Eagles Soar in Season Opener
By Marla Jones Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com MILLBROOK, Ala.--Cornerstone Christian Academy faced New Life Christian Academy on the road, for their 2021 Season Opener. The Eagles shut out New Life, 40-0. In…