MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday signed House Bill 272, known as the constitutional carry bill, into law, defending law-abiding Alabamians’ Second Amendment rights. “Unlike states who are doing everything in…
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Plainview Wins State Championship
Plainview's Luke Smith (14) defends against Winfield's Ja'Borri McGhee (2) in the AHSAA Class 3A State Finals AHSAA Photos / MARVIN GENTRY Plainview (31-6) 77, Winfield (31-6) 60 By Josh Bean…
Crossville High School & Coach Riley Edwards Earn National Recognition as a NHSSCA Program of Excellence
Press Release For Immediate Release March 5, 2022 Leesburg, VA – The National High School Strength Coaches Association (NHSSCA) is proud to announce that Crossville High School has earned the distinction…
New Special Education Coordinator Hired
Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala.-- The DeKalb County Board of Education held a special called meeting on March 3rd for the purpose of filing a personnel vacancy. The Special…
Former Jailer Sentenced on Felony Assault
Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com DEKALB COUNTY, Ala.--Adam Jackson, a former Jailer for DeKalb County Corrections Center, pleaded guilty last week to felony assault. Jackson was one of three jailers who…
WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS
Marla Jones, Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com BIRMINGHAM, Ala.-- Four local High School basketball teams claimed the ultimate prize this past week. Cornerstone Christian Academy Varsity Girls claimed the ACAA Div 2A State…
Fort Payne Police Department changes location to the Williams Avenue Elementary School building
FORT PAYNE POLICE DEPARTMENT 200 GAULT AV S FORT PAYNE, ALABAMA 35967 (256) 844-6055 FAX: (256) 844-6083 www.fortpayne.org E-MAIL: sec.police@fortpayne.org February 25, 2022 Due to a remodeling project at the Fort…
Major I-59 project to begin next week
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Feb. 25, 2022 HUNTSVILLE — The Alabama Department of Transportation advises motorists that work will soon begin on a $44 million project to remove and reconstruct about 11…