By Senator Phil Williams (R-Rainbow City) The Dickens’ classic Oliver Twist transcends time and was a catalyst for social change in its day. As we enter the second special session of…
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Fort Payne football player receives surprise homecoming from brother
FORT PAYNE, Ala.— On Sept. 4, Nicko Ortiz was given one of the best surprises he could ever ask for. Ortiz is a football player for the Fort Payne Wildcats. During…
Mule Day
By Karah Wilson IDER, Ala—Ider hosted it’s 29th annual Mule Day this past Monday as a part of it’s Labor Day holiday. Mule Day is an event that shows Sand Mountain’s…
Southern Torch announces expansion, move to Friday publication
DEKALB COUNTY, Ala.—The Southern Torch announced yesterday that their newspaper would be moving from a Thursday publication to a Friday publication starting this week. Southern Torch Publisher Joseph Morgan said the decision to move from…
"The Shot at the Rock" - Heat Check Season 2 Episode 6
In the finale of Heat Check, the Bears make their charge to Jacksonville.
"The Foundation" - Heat Check: Season 2 Episode 5
After winning the Asbury Christmas Tournament, the Bears go through a Jekyll and Hyde stretch before the DeKalb County Tournament begins.
"Christmas Spirit" - Heat Check: Season 2 Episode 4
"Christmas Spirit" The Bears avenge their Ghosts of Christmas Past as they return to the Asbury Christmas Tournament.
"The Pain of Regret" - Heat Check: Season 2 Episode 3
"The Pain of Regret" The team rides a roller coaster of emotions and pull off possibly the programs biggest win of the 21st Century...just as the flu bug hits.