By Marla Jones, Sports Editor • marla@southerntorch.com DeKALB COUNTY, Ala. — The DeKalb County Cattleman's Association recently announced its 2020 scholarship winners. High School Graduates Sadie Durham — Valley HeadHanna Glenn…
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Alabama's Response to Elder Abuse
By Southern Torch Staff DeKALB COUNTY, Ala. — The elderly population and disabled adults in our state and communities have the right to feel safe and to be treated with dignity…
SERVE Day at Crowne Health Care
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — On Saturday, June 6, members of the Church of the Highlands Gadsden branch participated in SERVE Day by holding an…
Happy Birthday, Doc!
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. — On June 12, 2020, a long-time Rainsville resident, Dr. Lelon “Doc” Thompson will celebrate his 95th birthday. Born in 1925…
Welcome Home
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com HENAGAR, Ala. — Henagar Baptist Church recently named Roger Graham as their new pastor. Graham began his preaching career at the age of 16. …
Polymer Celebrates Ocean Day 2020
Corporate office employees at Polymer Industries in Henagar celebrating Ocean Day 2020. All Polymer Industries locations across the US are helping the environment with their recycling and sustainability programs.
Wigley & Seals Named New SROs
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — (Full video at southerntorch.com) At Tuesday’s meeting of the DeKalb County Commission, Josh Wigley and John Seals were named as…
Inside The Statehouse: Senate Runoff Resumes
By Steve Flowers, Political Columnist MONTGOMERY, Ala. — The U.S. Senate runoff between former Auburn football coach Tommy Tuberville and former U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions was put on hold by…