By Tyler Pruett tyler@southerntorch.com Professional Bull Riding is coming to Dekalb County for the second annual 2016 Bull Bash. The event will be held on Friday and Saturday, January 8 -…
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Christmas in DeKalb!
As we move ever closer to Dec. 25, communities throughout DeKalb County are showing the Christmas spirit through special events, parades and other Christmas celebrations. Southern Torch would like to extend…
Coming Home–Coach Jeremy Pruitt returns to the Heart of Dixie
By Joseph M. Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com TUSCALOOSA, Ala.— Following the complex shakeup, departure and redeployment of some of the biggest names in SEC coaching, a DeKalb County native is officially coming home.…
Come share Cider Under the Cedars during Rainsville Christmas Parade
By Joseph M. Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala.— Southern Torch will be offering a comfortable, cozy place for folks to watch the Rainsville Christmas Parade Saturday, Dec. 12. During the parade, the…
Dekalb Co. Brothers Served Together, Died Together on Dec. 7th, 1941
By Tyler Pruett tyler@southerntorch.com Monday marked the 74th Anniversary of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. Dec. 7th, 1941 marked the beginning of America’s involvement in WWII, which would affect virtually…
Southern Torch Gameday Report, with Marla Jones
By Marla Jones, Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com State Championship Game: Fyffe vs Elba Hey, Football Fans!!! I made a little trip to Bryant-Denny Stadium for the Class 2A State Championship game, Friday. …
Championship bound
By Marla Jones, Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com TUSCALOOSA, Ala.— For the second year in a row, the Fyffe Red Devils will face the Elba Tigers in the Class 2A AHSAA State Championship…
Church serves thousands over holiday weekend
By Karah Wilson karah@southerntorch.com SCOTTSBORO, Ala.— Over the Thanksgiving holiday, Randall’s Chapel United Methodist Church served over 1,200 people during their 10th annual Thanksgiving dinner. The church served so many people…