Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, ALA.--The Fort Payne Track and Cross Country teams have six athletes that have signed scholarships to compete at the college level. Patrick Sherrill will…
Day: May 26, 2022
Battle of the Badges
Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala.-- Fort Payne emergency responders are facing off for a lifesaving cause and would like you to join in the fun. The first-ever Fort…
The Results are In
Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com DEKALB COUNTY, Ala.-- The votes have been cast in the Primary Election and the results are in. DeKalb County Incumbent Sheriff Nick Welden received the majority…
Ider Softball Exits Tournament Early
The Ider Hornets entered the 2022 AHSAA State Softball Tournament after defeating the ASWA No. 2 ranked Pisgah Eagles in the Class 2A East Softball Regional. However, Ider Softball’s state tournament…
Double OT Loss for Crossville Soccer
Photo by Marvin Gentry| AHSAA Photographer Russellville 3, Crossville 2 (2 0T) Submitted Article HUNTSVILLE – Russellville High School junior midfielder Yamilson Velasquez drilled a kick into the corner of the…
Lockwood Receives Distinguished Award
Submitted Article Fort Payne, AL – Buddy Lockwood, President and Chief Executive Officer of Artemis Shielding LLC, has been selected as the 2022 Veteran Entrepreneur of the Year by The Catalyst…
Refunds on the Way
Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala.-- (Full Video on Southern Torch Facebook) The DeKalb County Board of Education met on May 19 for their regularly scheduled meeting. DeKalb County Superintendent…
Governor Kay Ivey Avoids Runoff
Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com Governor Kay Ivey declared victory on Tuesday night and avoided a runoff against several challengers in the Republican Primary. Her opponents for the Republican nomination were…