By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com DeKALB COUNTY, Ala. — The DeKalb County Commission held an organizational meeting to swear-in new commissioners and a regular session to discuss normal county…
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Gardendale Defeats FP
By Amy Thrash, Sports Reporter • amy@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE Ala. — In the first round of the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) playoffs, the Gardendale Rockets defeated the Fort Payne…
Rams Fall to Winfield
By Marla Jones, Sports Editor • marla@southerntorch.com MARION, Ala. — The Winfield Pirates defeated the Sylvania Rams, 40-24 in the first round of the AHSAA State Playoffs. After a Braiden Thomas…
Fyffe Dominates Oakman
By Marla Jones, Sports Editor • marla@southerntorch.com (Photo by Cheryl Boydston) FYYFE, Ala. — The Fyffe Red Devils defeated the Oakman Wildcats, 69-21 in the first round of the Alabama High…
47 Arrested for Drug-Related Charges
By Southern Torch Staff FORT PAYNE, Ala. — From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: Over the last 2 months DeKalb County Sheriff’s Deputies, along with Mentone PD, Ider…
Geraldine Falls to J.B. Pennington
By Marla Jones, Sports Editor • marla@southerntorch.com (File Photo) BLOUNTSVILLE, Ala. — The J.B. Pennington Tigers defeated the Geraldine Bulldogs 42-14, in the first round of the Alabama High School Athletic…
Bears Cage the Eagles
By Marla Jones, Sports Editor • marla@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. — The Plainview Bears defeated the Vinemont Eagles, 41-14 in the first round of the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) State…
Rainsville Approves First Alcohol Sales
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com PHOTO: Rainsville Revenue Officer Kennedi Traylor discusses the process of obtaining an alcohol license. RAINSVILLE, Ala. — The Rainsville City Council held a Special…