Foodland representative (Hunter), the 4th grade gifted students, Mrs. List (LRIS principal), and Donna McClure (Gifted Teacher). Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala.--The fourth-grade gifted class at Little Ridge…
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Shootout in Powell
Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com POWELL, Ala.—Two people were shot after an altercation in Powell on Friday. According to DeKalb County Sheriff's Office, Chief Investigator Nick Brown, two employees of Haymon…
Take Trip Down Memory Lane
By Marla Ballard Reporter FORT PAYNE - Fort Payne is known for many things, but what has made the city especially known on a national level is the music group Alabama.…
Coker Named as FP Head Basketball Coach
By Marla Jones Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala.--Coach Robi Coker announced his resignation as the Class 3A Plainview Head Basketball Coach on Friday, March 31. At Monday’s meeting of the…
Zoning Change for Cornerstone
Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala.-- (Full Video on Southern Torch Facebook) The Rainsville City Council held its regularly scheduled council meeting on Monday, April 3. A Public Hearing was…
Part of I-59N in DeKalb County closing for reconstruction
HUNTSVILLE — The Alabama Department of Transportation advises motorists that the next five miles of northbound roadway of Interstate 59 between Reece City and Collinsville will be closed for reconstruction beginning…
Remains in Valley Head identified
From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. — It is with great sadness that the remains that were located in Valley Head,Al on March 23, 2023,…
RAMS SLIDE PAST EAGLES
Marla Jones, Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com SYLVANIA, Ala.--The Sylvania Rams Varsity Baseball team defeated the Pisgah Eagles 4-3 on Thursday. The Rams opened up the scoring in the second inning on a…