By Staff Reports FORT PAYNE, Ala.—Enjoy a fun filled day in the great outdoors at Desoto State Park this Saturday, June 4, 2016 from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. as the…
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Letter to the Editor
Note from the Editor: The articles on this page are opinions submitted by readers of Southern Torch, and therefore do not necessarily represent or express the views of Southern Torch. They…
Southern Torch Father’s Day Photo Contest
Do you have a great father-son or father-daughter photo that you’d like to share with our readers? Southern Torch is awarding a great prize to one lucky father this Father’s Day!…
Plainview loses to rival Pisgah
By Marla Jones, Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com MONTGOMERY, Ala.— In a win-or-go- home third game of the State Championship series, Plainview fell to Pisgah with a score of 3-0 held on Friday,…
Local Student Qualifies for National Rodeo Finals
By Marla Jones, Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com TROY, Ala.— Harley Wilkins, a sixth grader from Plainview, qualified for three events at the Alabama State Rodeo Finals over the weekend. The Junior High…
Google manager gives NACC commencement address
By Staff Reports RAINSVILLE, Ala.—Mrs. Brenda Standridge, the future Site Manager for Google’s Widows Creek Data Center in Jackson County, gave those in attendance a look into the future with her…
Collinsville Panther signs Letter of Intent
Featured image: Pictured from left to right: (First Row) Jess Walls (Grandfather), Jay Walls (Father), Jacob Walls, Vivian Harris (Mother), Jess Walls IV (Brother) By Marla Jones, Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com Jacob…
Dekalb County Commission Meeting, April 26, 2016
Featured image: Dekalb County Commission President Ricky Harcrow (right) and District II Commissioner Derek Caldwell (left) present plaques to local scouts (Photo by Tyler Pruett). By Tyler Pruett tyler@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE,…