Story By Jason Bowen After successful high school and college softball careers that saw her win championships and individual awards ended in the spring of 2024, Leigha Kirby felt ready to…
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Dutton named Section girls basketball head coach
Story By Jason Bowen Charles “Chuck” Dutton has had several coaching opportunities of late, but after prayful consideration, they never seemed to be the right move. After receiving the opportunity to…
LOCAL MATCHUPS
PREP FOOTBALL SCHEDULE SERIES: Section’s schedule includes five games against long-time foes Jason Bowen Section head coach Riley Edwards is a big fan of playing local teams, and the Lions’ new…
A Message of thanks
Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com SETION, Ala.--On Tuesday, February 13, emergency personnel responded to a vehicle accident in Powell, where a car had collided with a wagon being pulled by a…
Felony Assault on a Police Officer
Press Release POWELL, Ala.-- On 01/15/23, The Powell Police Department responded to a call for service, the caller advised a female was nude and screaming at neighbors from her mobile home.…
Section man arrested for child pornography
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — On December 13th 2022, investigators with DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office were made aware that an individual residing near Powell was suspected of being involved in possessing child…
Lions Cage the Panthers
By Marla Jones Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com COLLINSVILLE, Ala.-- The Section Lions defeated the Collinsville Panthers 34-6 to start the 2021 football season. Section jumped on board early with a 9-yard touchdown…
Mayor Explains Sewer Increase
By Marla Jones Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala.-- Mayor Rodger Lingerfelt announced at the June 7 meeting that the Rainsville City Council had reached an agreement between the City and The…