PHOTO: Fort Payne Head Coach Paul Ellis has accepted a new coaching position in Georgia. By Marla Jones, Sports Editor FORT PAYNE, Ala. – According to Fort Payne High School Principal Brian Jett,…
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Fyffe Fishing Team is off to a Successful Start
PHOTO: Pictured above (Front Row L-R): Cade Underwood, Evan Chandler, Hunter Machen, Jesse Matthews, Hunter Willingham, Carson Walston. (Back Row L-R): Eli Hilley, Evan Woodall, Lee Ayers, Toby Bowen, William Hill, and…
TOO MUCH BLUE: Plainview's Last Second Finish
PHOTO: In the last second of overtime play, the Plainview Bears pulled off a state championship victory, defeating the Hillcrest-Evergreen Jaguars, 78-75. (Kristy Gallagher | Southern Torch) By Marla Jones, Sports Editor BIRMINGHAM,…
Unfinished Business: Plainview Punches Ticket to State
PHOTO: Senior Bailey Dukes takes it to the hoop against the American Christian Academy Patriots in the Class 3A State Semifinals. (Kristy Gallagher | Southern Torch) By Marla Jones, Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com…
Alexander inspires with new book
PHOTO: Ever Faithful, Ever Loyal: The Timothy Alexander Story is now available for purchase. By Staff Reports Authors Timothy Alexander and Tim Stephens are proud to announce the release of their new…
Birmingham or Bust
PHOTO: The Plainview Varsity Bears took a victory over Piedmont last week and will head into State Semifinals on Tuesday, February 27. Marla Jones, Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com JACKSONVILLE, Ala. — The No.…
Alabama has designated Feb. 3 as a Special Youth Waterfowl Hunting Day
PHOTO: The Alabama Division of Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries has designated Saturday, February 3 as a "Special Youth Waterfowl" Hunting Day. This means anyone 15 years of age or younger can hunt…
Nothing Plain about Plainview
PHOTO: The 2017 Plainview Bears Basketball Team. (Contributed Photo) By Staff Reports MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Plainview High School boys’ basketball coach Robi Coker is a big proponent of the 3-point shot. And for good…