From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden:FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Earlier today, human remains were found in a wooded area in the ValleyHead area. The remains were located in…

From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden:FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Earlier today, human remains were found in a wooded area in the ValleyHead area. The remains were located in…
Shown are DeKalb County SRO Officers from L to R- Danny Bryan (Henagar), Kristy West (Crossville), Jairo Castillo (Collinsville) , Wesley Greeson (Geraldine) and Time Rector (Valley Head) and Captian Gary…
By Marla Jones Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com VALLEY HEAD, ALA. -- Recently Coaches announced the All-Region 7 Football Team. The MVP of Region 7 was Eian Bain of Valley Head. Coach Charles…
FORT PAYNE, Ala. - After an investigation from DeKalb County Sheriff's Office Investigations Unit, DeKalb County Drug Task Force and ASSE - World Heritage (a foreign exchange student company), two foreign…
Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com VALLEY HEAD, Ala.--Makenna Joy Purvis,19, has been missing for over a month. She was last seen on Inspec Drive in Valley Head. On Sunday evening, over…
Marla Jones, Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com GADSDEN, ALA.--The undefeated Valley Head Tigers (4-0, 2-0 Class 1A, Region 7) defeated the Coosa Christian Conquerors, 35-33 on Friday night. The Conquerors scored first with…
By Marla Ballard Reporter bamabell62@gmail.com HOST FAMILIES NEEDED FOR EXCHANGE STUDENTS Cat Findley, of Valley Head, has signed up to host two high school exchange students for the upcoming school semester.…
Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com DEKALB COUNTY, Ala.— The Annual Hwy 11 Antique Alley Yard Sale will kick off, Thursday, May 12, and will run through Sunday, May 15 along a…