By Joseph M. Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com Fyffe (10-1) remains the only Dekalb County team left standing after the first round of the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) playoffs. Each of Alabama’s…
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Upset in DeKalb: Write-in candidate wins special election in constable race
By Joseph M. Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com DEKALB COUNTY, Ala. — What began as a very low-key DeKalb County Special Election Tuesday ended up being one of the most exciting and unusual election…
Fort Payne, Sylvania youth football teams make Super Bowl
By Joseph M. Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com DEKALB COUNTY, Ala. -- Three DeKalb youth football teams—one team from Fort Payne and two teams from Sylvania— will be Superbowl Bound this weekend. Fort Payne’s…
Alabama's Uninsured face increased fines in 2015
By Joseph M. Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com Citizens of Alabama who elect not to enroll in a health insurance plan in 2015/2016 will face increased fines. These fines are meant to incentivize individuals…
Collinsville picks up girls soccer, tryouts Nov. 12-13
By Joseph M. Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com COLLINSVILLE, Ala.—Collinsville High School will soon have a new girls soccer team to complement what is already a very strong boys program. They received clearance last…
Collinsville's Cricket Theatre reopens doors
By Joseph M. Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com COLLINSVILLE, Ala.— Thanks to the hard work of the Collinsville Historical Association (CHA) less than one week from today, the Cricket Theatre in Collinsville will open…
DeKalb County: Home of the Champions–Four DeKalb teams crowned Area Champions
By Joseph M. Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com “We are very pleased to be represented by these 5 schools in the Regional Volleyball Play Offs and wish each of them the very best.” —Hugh…
Aderholt announces grant awards for two DeKalb fire departments
By Joseph M. Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com WASHINGTON, D.C.— U.S. Congressman Robert Aderholt recently announced that significant federal funds have been awarded through to the cities of Fyffe and Henagar to help pay…