By Marla Jones, Sports Editor • marla@southerntorch.com (Photo by Tanya Haney Jones) RAINSVILLE, Ala. — The Collinsville Panthers started celebrating their 100th season early with a 50-6 win over the Plainview…
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Arrests Made Regarding Fire at Mike’s Tire
By Staff Reports FORT PAYNE, Ala. — From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: Two suspects are in custody regarding the fire at Mike’s Tire in Crossville last week. …
Gas Prices on the Rise
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor DeKALB COUNTY, Ala. — Northeast Alabama drivers and motorists across the state will now pay more for gasoline beginning next week as a new tax takes…
Barnett Receives Excellent Marks from DeKalb BOE
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com DeKALB COUNTY, Ala. — The DeKalb County Board of Education held their regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, August 28. DeKalb County Superintendent Dr. Jason…
Alabama Updates Seat Belt Law
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Starting next week, a new law will require everyone inside a vehicle in the State of Alabama to “click it or ticket.” Beginning on September 1, the law,…
Southern Torch Celebrates Six-Year Anniversary
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com DEKALB COUNTY, Ala.— Southern Torch celebrates its sixth year as a media company this week. On August 26, 2013, Southern Torch began to shine…
Inside the Huddle with the Sylvania Rams
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com SYLVANIA, Ala. — For my latest stop on this season of Inside The Huddle, I was able to return to my old stomping grounds…
Spotlight on Coaches with Sylvania's Matt Putnam!
By Marla Jones, Sports Editor • marla@southerntorch.com SYLVANIA, Ala. — The Southern Torch Coach of the Week is Matt Putnam, Head Coach of the Sylvania Rams Varsity Football Team. Coach Putnam…