At the end of each year, we compile a list of the best stories we did that year. In 2018, we had so many great articles that we had to break…
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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…
First State Bank Shootout
RAINSVILLE, Ala. — On Wednesday, the players hit the court for the fourth annual First State Bank Shootout. At 7pm, the Plainview Bears took on the Scottsboro Wildcats. The Bears defeated…
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…
Top Stories of 2018 — Part 1!
At the end of each year, we compile a list of the best stories we did that year. In 2018, we had so many great articles that we had to break…
Back to Back Champs
By Marla Jones,Sports Editor • marla@southerntorch.com (Photo by Kristy Gallagher) RAINSVILLE, Ala. — The Plainview Varsity Boys basketball team defeated the Fyffe Red Devils 87-56 to win the Sand Mountain Tournament finale on Saturday night.…
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…