By Zach Hester, Reporter • zach@southerntorch.com DeKALB COUNTY, Ala. — Several local churches and businesses are holding Halloween events this weekend to celebrate the end of this spooky season. Here is…
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DeKalb Represented in North-South Game
By Marla Jones, Sports Editor • marla@southerntorch.com MONTGOMERY, Ala. — The North-South all-star squads for the 62nd AHSAA North-South All-Star Football Game scheduled to be played on December 18 at the…
BOE Addresses Ongoing Controversies
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com DeKALB COUNTY, Ala. — The DeKalb County Board of Education held their regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday. DeKalb County Board of Education Chairman…
Longtime Asst. DA Scott Lloyd Retires
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com ALABAMA — Longtime Assistant District Attorney Scott Lloyd has formally retired from the DeKalb-Cherokee County District Attorney's Office after 25 years of service. Lloyd…
Tigers Caged the Eagles
By Marla Jones, Sports Editor • marla@southerntorch.com SUMITON, Aa. — The Valley Head Tigers defeated the Sumiton Christian Eagles, 41-0 on Friday night, and claimed the Class 1A, Region 7 Championship. …
Explaining the Amendments on Your Nov. Ballot
By Zach Hester, Reporter • zach@southerntorch.com (WECT) ALABAMA — The presidential contest and a U.S. Senate election won’t be the only thing on the ballots of Alabama voters this fall, as…
Fyffe Breaks State Record
By Marla Jones, Sports Editor • marla@southerntorch.com FYFFE, Ala. — The Fyffe Red Devils defeated the Asbury Rams, 54-0 to break the State record for the most consecutive regular-season wins with…
Bulldogs Battle the Panthers
By Marla Jones, Sports Editor • marla@southerntorch.com GERALDINE, Ala. — The Geraldine Bulldogs defeated the Collinsville Panthers, 19-14 on Friday night. This win gave the Geraldine Bulldogs a spot in the…