The Town of Ider will be hosting it’s 30th annual Mule Days this Monday. (Photo courtesy of the Town of Ider) By C. Campbell, Staff Writer cody@southerntorch.com IDER, Ala. — On…
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Gary Hartline announces run for Rainsville City Council
By Tyler Pruett Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. — Small business owner Gary Hartline is announcing his run for Rainsville City Council Place #3. Hartline is a longtime resident of Rainsville,…
Spotlight on Coaches: Brent Tinker, by Marla Jones
Marla Jones, Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com IDER, Ala.—The Southern Torch Coach of the Week is Brent Tinker, Head Coach of the Ider Hornets Varsity Football team. Coach Tinker graduated from Ider High…
Inside the Huddle-A Sneak Peek at the Ider Hornets
Featured image: Warmups before hitting the weight room By Marla Jones Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com IDER, Ala.—The Ider Hornets have what it takes to be a powerhouse in Class 2A this season. The…
Candidate qualifying ends in DeKalb County: Who's running for office in your town?
By: Joseph M. Morgan, Editor and Publisher joseph@southerntorch.com DEKALB COUNTY, Ala.—On Tuesday July 19 at city governments throughout DeKalb County finished candidate qualification this afternoon at 5 p.m. Municipal elections in DeKalb…
Inside the Huddle-A Sneak Peek at the Sylvania Rams
Featured image: Caleb Roebuck shows off the skills. By Marla Jones marla@southerntorch.com SYLVANIA, Ala.— Football is a way of life for people in Sylvania. We begin talking about next year's season as…
Mountaineers 9-10 Dixie Youth All-Stars will hold fundraiser at Sand Mountain Potato Festival
By Joseph M. Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com HENAGAR, Ala. — The Mountaineers 9-10 Dixie Youth All-Star team finished runner up in the Dixie Youth District 8 Tournament last weekend in Hokes Bluff and…
Henagar Mountaineers 9 &10 Advance to SubState
By Marla Jones, Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com HOKES BLUFF, Ala. — The Henagar Mountaineers 9 & 10 year old baseball team finished as runner up in the Dixie Youth District 8 Tournament…