Plainview had two athletes make the Alabama Sports Writers Association (ASWA) All-State First Team: Luke Smith and Jonah Williams Cheryl Boydston|Southern Torch Marla Jones, Sports Writer marla@southerntorch.com MONTGOMERY, Ala.-- The Alabama…
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History Of Little River Canyon
By Marla Ballard Reporter DEKALB COUNTY - Tourists and locals alike enjoy the beauty of the 11-mile-long, 600-foot-deep canyon known as Little River Canyon. The 22-mile drive along the rim is…
Hammondville Mayor to Resign
Mayor Cleckler is shown being sworn in as Hammondville Mayor in July 2022. Marla Jones | Southern Torch Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com HAMMONDVILLE, ALA.-- Hammondville Mayor Gene Cleckler, announced at…
Henagar man arrested in conjunction with shooting
From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. —On Thursday, March 23rd, at approximately 6:27 pm, a callcame into Henagar Police Department, stating a female subject had…
Plainview High School Achieves Level 1 Certification in Marzano High Reliability Schools
Bloomington, Ind., [February 23, 2023] Plainview High School is pleased to announce theachievement of Level 1 certification in Marzano High Reliability SchoolsTM. Level 1certification means Plainview High School has created a…
Ider Shutout the Lady Bulldogs
Cheryl Boydston|Southern Torch Marla Jones, Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com IDER, Ala.-- The Ider Lady Hornets defeated Geraldine, 10-0 on Tuesday as two pitchers threw a shutout. The Ider Lady Hornets secured the…
DeKalb County Woman of the Year
Submitted by: Carolyn Downer Wooten, Media Coordinator DeKalb HCL GERALDINE, Ala.--The Dekalb County Homemakers and Community Leaders met on February 15, 2023, for Awards Day. Our meeting was held at Rock…
Fort Payne Kiwanis
On Wednesday, March 8th, 2023 our guests were Nicole Goggans of the Sam Foundations, whose mission is to spread awareness about, but also work to prevent suicide. Pictured left to right…