By Marla Jones , Sports Editor • marla@southerntorch.com LYNCHBURG, Va. — Proving that girls can compete any sport, Shay Nix, a sophomore at Plainview High School competed in the Taekwondo competition at…
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'Adopt, Don't Shop' at Landers McLarty Pet Event
By Zach Hester, Reporter • zach@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — On Saturday, Landers McLarty Ford of Fort Payne will partner with the Friends of DeKalb County Animal Adoption Center to host…
Ivey Signs Bill to Require CDL Human Trafficking Training
By Staff Reports MONTGOMERY, Ala. – August 13, 2019 Governor Kay Ivey ceremoniously signed HB261 into law on Monday, which makes Alabama the 9th state to pass a law mandating human…
NACC Identified as "Better for Veterans" Institution
By Staff Reports POWELL, Ala. — Veterans interested in enrolling in college this fall should explore the opportunities at Northeast Alabama Community College. NACC is designated a Military Friendly® College and…
INSIDE THE STATEHOUSE: The Phenix City Story
By Steve Flowers, AL Political Columnist PHOTO: Steve Flowers is Alabama’s leading political columnist. His weekly column appears in over 60 Alabama newspapers. He served 16 years in the state legislature. …
FP Council: Tourism On The Rise
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — (Full Video on our Facebook) At this week’s meeting of the Fort Payne City Council, DeKalb Tourism Director John Dersham updated…
Inside the Huddle with the Fyffe Red Devils
By Marla Jones, Sports Editor • marla@southerntorch.com FYFFE, Ala. — On my fourth stop of this season’s Inside the Huddle, I visited with the State Championship-winning Fyffe Red Devils! Since I…
Spotlight on Coaches with Fyffe's Paul Benefield
By Marla Jones, Sports Editor • marla@southerntorch.com FYFFE, Ala. — This week's Spotlight on Coaches is shining on Paul Benefield, Head Coach for the Fyffe Red Devils Varsity Football Team! Coach…