Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com MONTGOMERY – The North-South All-Star Girls’ and Boys’ Soccer Teams have been selected for the 2022 AHSAA North-South All-Star Sports Week, announced Brandon Dean, Director of…
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Prevent Heat Illnesses
Submitted Report NORTHEAST, ALABAMA--With heat indices rising into triple digits, the Alabama Department of Public Health advises the public to be alert to the warning signs of heat illnesses. Heat-related illnesses…
Killian Still Has Competitive Drive
David Hall At 14 years old, Lane Killian began boxing under the guidance of his father. Killian started boxing at his father’s Golden Gloves program in his hometown of Fort Payne,…
Fyffe Main Street Welcomes New Mercantile
BY MARLA BALLARD CONTRIBUTING WRITER FYFFE, Ala.-- Fyffe’s downtown Main Street business district has been expanding over the last few years and now includes a General Store. Owner’s Steve and Leslie…
DeKalb Sports Hall of Fame
Marla Jones, Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com DEKALB COUNTY, ALA.--Tickets are on sale now for the induction banquet for the DeKalb Sports Hall of Fame. The banquet is scheduled for June 25, at…
Alligator Hunt Registration Opens June 7
The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) will open online registration for the state’s regulated alligator hunts on June 7, 2022, at 8 a.m. Registration must be completed by…
Mother of Autistic child shares her experience
Front row from left to right: Angelia Jones, Will Jones, and Mike Jones Back row: Angelia's son, Andrew Harper Marla Ballard, Reporter According to the Centers for Disease Control, autism affects…
Rainsville Prepares for 14th Annual Freedom Run
Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala.-- (Full Video on Southern Torch Facebook) The Rainsville City Council held its regular meeting on June 6. Jerry Clifton, Rainsville Freedom Run Organizer, addressed the…