By Marla Ballard Reporter DEKALB/JACKSON COUNTIES - In the early 1920s E.F. Akins and his son W.A. came to Dogtown, Alabama where they purchased land and a building, which still stands…
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Rainsville man arrested on Production of Porn with Minors
MEDIA RELEASE For Immediate Release Date: June 23, 2022 From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. — On Thursday, June 16th, John Devall Burris (66…
Southern Torch Welcomes a New Writer
Southern Torch is pleased to welcome Marla Ballard as a contributing writer. Her weekly columns will feature human interest stories about the residents and businesses of both DeKalb and Jackson Counties.…
2021 ASWA All-State Football Honors
Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com MONTGOMERY, Ala.-- The Alabama Sports Writers Association (ASWA) recently announced their selections for All-State Football Teams. The team is selected by ASWA’s prep committee through coaches’…
Local Teams Advance in Super Regionals
Marla Jones, Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com HUNTSVILLE, Ala.-- Several local schools advanced in the Super Regionals Volleyball Tournament held at the Von Braun South Hall on Thursday. In the first round of…
School Bells will be Ringing Soon!
Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com DEKALB AND JACKSON COUNTIES, Ala.--School bells will be ringing this week as several school systems will begin their new 2021-2022 year. Cornerstone Christian Academy, Scottsboro City…
Section Fire Claims Life
Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com SECTION, Ala.-- The Jackson County Sheriff's Office has confirmed that one person died and one person was injured in a Section apartment fire. According to a…
Berry Sentenced to Two Life Sentences
Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com JACKSON COUNTY, Ala.-- Brandon Blaine Berry, of Woodville was sentenced to two consecutive life sentences on Tuesday in Jackson County. Berry was convicted on May 24,…