Marla Jones, Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com VALLEY HEAD, Ala.-- The Ragland Purple Devils defeated the Valley Head Tigers, 28-20, in the first round of the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) State…
Year: 2021
Geraldine Falls to Ohatchee in Playoffs
Marla Jones, Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com OHATCHEE, Ala.-- The Ohatchee Indians defeated the Geraldine Bulldogs, 34-13, in the first round of the Alabama High School Athletic Association State Playoffs (AHSAA) on Friday…
NACC Named Finalist for 2023 Aspen Award
The Aspen Institute Names Northeast Alabama Community College one of 150 U.S. Community College Eligible for 2023 Aspen Prize $1 Million Prize Recognizes Excellence in Equitable Outcomes for Students in and…
Wildcats fall to Lions in Playoffs
Amy Thrash, Sports Reporter amy@southerntorch.com BIRMINGHAM, Ala-- The Fort Payne Wildcats were defeated by the Briarwood Christian Lions 35-12, in the first round of the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA)…
During Month of October, 31 Arrested on Drug-Related Charges
For Immediate Release Date: November 5, 2021 From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, — Ala. During the month of October, there were 31 arrested on drug-related…
Ethan Rogers Apprehended in Pisgah
From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala.— Agents with the DeKalb County Narcotics Unit, collaborated with the Jackson County Narcotics and Interdiction Unit, after receiving information…
Glenwood Cemetery Official Location for 2021 National Wreaths Across America Day
This cemetery will join the more than 2,500 participating locations across the country To Remember, Honor and Teach on Saturday, Dec. 18, 2021. Columbia Falls, MAINE, and Fort Payne, AL —…
Collinsville Gymnasium Coming Soon
By Marla Jones Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala.-- The DeKalb County Board of Education held a Special Called Meeting on Tuesday, November 2nd. The Board accepted a bid to Lee Builders…