Baskets in the closing seconds help Scottsboro rally past North Jackson Story By Jason Bowen The Scottsboro varsity boys basketball program extended its long winning streak against rival North Jackson, but…
Author: Emily Wooten
82nd DeKalb County Tournament begins
Story By Heath Hambrick This week, the 82nd DeKalb County basketball tournament gets underway at Collinsville High School's Jones Donny Jones Gym. The DeKalb County tournament is the longest-running tournament in…
Harcrow honored by Speaker
Story By Heath Hambrick Thursday, current DeKalb County Commission President Ricky Harcrow was honored by Speaker of the House Nathaniel Ledbetter on the House floor after the Legislative Prayer Breakfast in…
Southern Torch Sound and Scene
Staff Writer Hailing from Mentone, Alabama, singer-songwriter Jess has been performing on stage since she was 5 years old. Some know her as the “Singin’ Chef,” while others recognize her from…
Whole Backstage Auditions Cat on a Hot Tin Roof
Story By John Mann It’s a new year at The Whole Backstage Theater in Guntersville and auditions and rehearsals are underway for their upcoming shows. The theater held the first day…
Sparks named as new director of IMPACT Learning Center
Story By Katie Hightower IMPACT Learning Center recently announced Amanda Sparks as the center’s new director. Cathy Mitchell will retire after serving as the center’s director for the past 12 years.…
EYEING THE PRIZE
No. 1 Scottsboro downs No. 2 Guntersville to close in on area title Wildcats collect 31st consecutive win at Hambrick Hall Story By Jason Bowen Scottsboro girls basketball head coach Brandon…