Marla Jones, Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala.-- The Plainview Bears With 8:56 remaining in the first quarter, Dylan McCullough scored on a 2-yard rushing touchdown. The kick by Aurturo Medrano was good…
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DA Accepts Dalton’s Plea
Case Involved Rape of a Minor By Marla Jones Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com DEKALB CO., Ala-- Former DeKalb County Teacher Dustin Wade Dalton, 29, entered pleas of guilty to three felony sex…
Burglary Suspect and Arson Suspect Both Arrested
For Immediate Release Date: November 2, 2021 From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. During the middle of October, our Investigations Unit stayed busy. Within just…
Record Breaker!
Amy Thrash, Sports Reporter amy@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala.-- The Fort Payne Wildcats defeated the North Jackson Chiefs 32-7 on Friday night. Jake Barnes connected with Ricky Adame on a 55-yard touchdown…
Dekalb County Commission President Harcrow Announces Re-election Bid
Dekalb County Commission, President Ricky Harcrow, has announced his intention to seek another term. President Harcrow is the longest-serving commissioner in the history of Dekalb County. He served three terms as a district…
Calling All Trick-or-Treaters
By Marla Jones Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com DEKALB CO., Ala.-- Block parties, Spook-taculars, Trunk-or-Treats, costume parties and church gatherings are planned throughout the county for this weekend. Limon’s Mexican Restaurant in Henagar…
The Heart of a Football Coach
Submitted by Laura Glover Pruitt I’ve watched a football coach run down the sidelines next to a running back with a ball and follow him as close as he could to…
What does Patriotism mean to you?
Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com IDER, Ala.-- What does Patriotism mean to you? The definition of Patriotism is the devotion to and vigorous support for one’s country. For J.A. and Paula…