By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Fort Payne Cross Country Coach Ashley Griggs Jackson was recently selected to receive the 2017-18 Alabama Coach of the Year award…
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Into the Woods with Southern Torch!
My name is Gage Hunter Griggs. I am 17 and I am a senior at Fort Payne High School. This weekend I went hunting at Adamsburg and bagged this beautiful buck.…
Cole to open private practice
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Dr. Jeff Cole announced on Thursday that he would be leaving Thompson Surgical Associates to shift his focus to starting his…
A Moment with Megan: No Expiration Dates
By Megan Blansit, ST Faith Columnist (Submitted Photo) This article was previously published in an earlier edition of The Southern Torch. It has been rerun by request. Well friends, 2018 is winding down!…
A Queen Is Coronated
By Eloise Smith, General Manager (Photo by Amy Thrash) DEKALB COUNTY, Ala. — The Southern Torch family is proud to announce the appointment of Marla Jones as its new Managing Editor. Marla…
Share the Joy
By Marla Jones,Reporter • marla@southerntorch.com DEKALB COUNTY, Ala. — During the Christmas season, several “heroes” joined forces to help those who are less fortunate. Southern Torch would like to recognize a…
It's HIS Birthday!
By Megan Blansit,ST Faith Contributor (Photo by Kristy Gallagher) The day many of us have anticipated is among us! Christmas day is only days away! If you’re anything like me, this…
NACC Machine Tool Program Receives Award
By Staff Reports POWELL, Ala. — Northeast Alabama Community College officials are pleased to announce that the Machine Tool Program has been awarded $20,000 for student scholarships and eligible competitions that…