By Marla Jones, Sports Editor

marla@southerntorch.com

FORT PAYNE, Ala.—The DeKalb County University of Alabama Alumni Chapter will present "Talking With The Tide" on Thursday, June 23 at the First Methodist Christian Life Center in Fort Payne. The event will include talk with former Alabama football players about their years with Alabama football under the coaching of legendary head football coach, Paul "Bear" Bryant and National Champion Coach Gene Stallings and others. Former players will answer questions and share memories in a fun filled evening where “Roll Tide” will certainly be heard. The event will be hosted by former National University of Alabama Alumni President, Ben Shurett.  A UA Silent Auction will held.  Guests can preview the UA Silent Auction items beginning at 6 p.m.  Dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m.  Tickets are $20 per person and $10 for twelve and under.  For information, please call (256)997-6451 or email uadekalb@gmail.com.