Marla Jones, Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com ALICEVILLE, Ala.-- The Aliceville Yellow Jackets defeated the Ider Hornets, 46-6, in the first round of the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) State Playoffs. After…
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Plainview Falls to Saks in Playoffs
Marla Jones, Sports Editormarla@southerntorch.com ANNISTON, ALA.-- The Saks Wildcats defeated the Plainview Bears, 46-43, in the first round of the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) State Playoffs. The Wildcats put…
Valley Head Falls to Ragland
Marla Jones, Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com VALLEY HEAD, Ala.-- The Ragland Purple Devils defeated the Valley Head Tigers, 28-20, in the first round of the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) State…
Geraldine Falls to Ohatchee in Playoffs
Marla Jones, Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com OHATCHEE, Ala.-- The Ohatchee Indians defeated the Geraldine Bulldogs, 34-13, in the first round of the Alabama High School Athletic Association State Playoffs (AHSAA) on Friday…
NACC Named Finalist for 2023 Aspen Award
The Aspen Institute Names Northeast Alabama Community College one of 150 U.S. Community College Eligible for 2023 Aspen Prize $1 Million Prize Recognizes Excellence in Equitable Outcomes for Students in and…
Wildcats fall to Lions in Playoffs
Amy Thrash, Sports Reporter amy@southerntorch.com BIRMINGHAM, Ala-- The Fort Payne Wildcats were defeated by the Briarwood Christian Lions 35-12, in the first round of the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA)…
During Month of October, 31 Arrested on Drug-Related Charges
For Immediate Release Date: November 5, 2021 From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, — Ala. During the month of October, there were 31 arrested on drug-related…
Ethan Rogers Apprehended in Pisgah
From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala.— Agents with the DeKalb County Narcotics Unit, collaborated with the Jackson County Narcotics and Interdiction Unit, after receiving information…