Marla Jones, Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com BIRMINGHAM, Ala.-- The Plainview Bears defeated the Sumter Central Jaguars, 55-41 on Tuesday in the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) Class 3A State Basketball Semifinals…
Day: March 4, 2023
Fort Payne Police Department : Activity for February 20 thru February 23, 2023
Monday February 20th Incidents Criminal Mischief – Occurred at 1707 Glenn Blvd SW, two cab windows and a windshield were damaged on a 2022 International Harvester transfer truck, valued at $1600.00…
Young Farmers Named Commodity Division Winners
BIRMINGHAM, ALA.-- Ben and Jessica Johnson of DeKalb County were named Soybean Division winners in the Alabama Farmers Federation 2023 Outstanding Young Farm Family (OYFF) contest during the organization’s Young Farmers…
Dekalb Offers Multiple Camping Opportunities
By Marla Ballard Reporter DEKALB COUNTY - According to amateuradventure journal.com Americans spend $167 billion on camping gear, accessories, and trip-related expenses each year. In 2020, 16 percent of new campers…
Rainsville Eyes City School System
Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@sourtherntorch.com Rainsville, Ala.-- (Full video on Southern Torch Facebook) The Rainsville City Council held their regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, February 22. Mayor Rodger Lingerfelt announced that…
Grand Jury Returns No Bill
Fort Payne Police Chief David Davis States: In February, the Dekalb County Grand Jury convened and evidence and information was presented to them in the case from January 2, 2022 when Randell Jerome Meyers, age 44 of Fort…