(Photo by Kayla Fortner) By Marla Jones, Sports Editor ALBERTVILLE, Ala. — In their second game as a football team, Cornerstone Christian Academy Eagles took on Marshall Christian Academy Stallions. The Eagles…
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Fort Payne Shocks the Aggies
(Photo by Marla Jones) By Amy Thrash, Sports Reporter FORT PAYNE, Ala. — The Fort Payne Wildcats defeated the Albertville Aggies 42-21 on Friday night. This is the Wildcats first win under…
Crossville falls in Region Opener
(Photo by Marla Jones) By Marla Jones, Sports Editor CROSSVILLE, Ala. — The Crossville Lions fell to the Etowah Blue Devils 52-7 in their Class 5A, Region 6 season opener. Etowah…
BREAKING: Home Invasion Suspect Caught
Home Invasion May 5, 2018 8:52 pm 911 Dispatch received a call about a Burglary and Possible Sexual Abuse that occurred in the vicinity of 4th Street NW Officers made contact…
One Year Anniversary
Contributed by Jennifer McCurdy, Executive Director • The Fort Payne Chamber of Commerce FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Well...I am celebrating my one-year anniversary at the Fort Payne Chamber of Commerce. Wow! I…
Simpson to run for re-election
By Staff Reports DEKALB COUNTY, Ala. — DeKalb County Circuit Clerk Pam Simpson has announced that she will seek reelection to another term. Simpson said she feels her experience makes her…
Schools awarded for Reading Growth
By Zach Hester, Reporter • marla@southerntorch.com DEKALB COUNTY, Ala. — The Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE) announced the 50 schools across the state that will be recognized for their achievement in…
Thompson receives Rotarian award
By Marla Jones, Reporter • marla@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. — Rainsville resident Lelon “Doc” Thompson was recently awarded the Honorable Rotarian Award for fifty-three years of active service. The Rotary Club meets weekly.…