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Fort Payne native Evan McPherson was named SEC Freshman of the Week. He was also featured last year as his school's Leader of the Pack in 2017's football edition. (Kristy Gallagher | Southern Torch)

By Marla Jones Sports Editor GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Fort Payne native Evan McPherson was named SEC Freshman of the Week.

The Florida Gators kicker was named as Freshman of the Week after his team’s win against Mississippi State on Saturday. During the game, he kicked field goals of 21 and 39 yards in the 13-6 win over the Bulldogs.

McPherson initially committed to playing for the Bulldogs before following Coach Dan Mullen to Florida this fall.

He succeeded former kicker Eddy Pineiro, who left for the NFL. We are so proud of Evan for this great honor and we look forward to seeing him kick field goals and extra points for the rest of season!

#SiloSingingMom Goes Viral

By Zach Hester Reporter

Jenny Wootten Mann went viral across the Internet as the video of her singing in a grain silo took off in views and shares. (Jenny Wootten Mann | Facebook)

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New Year, New Tahoes

The Rainsville Council started the 2018-19 fiscal year at their regular meeting last Monday with the purchase of three new Chevrolet Tahoes for the Police and Fire Departments. (Marla Jones | Southern Torch)

By Marla Jones Reporter RAINSVILLE, Ala. — (Full LIVE Video on our Facebook) The Rainsville City Council held their regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, October 1.

Councilmember Ricky Byrum served as Mayor in the absence of Mayor Rodger Lingerfelt. Only four councilmembers were present, as

Councilmember Bejan Taheri was also absent due to being on vacation.

Councilmember Byrum made the Mayor’s report and advised the Council on the need for an up-to-date drill core sample for the Chavies Bridge project in the amount of $3,000, which the Council unanimously approved.

Councilmember Marshall Stiefel happily reported that Rainsville’s

own Sybil Blackwell had recently celebrated her 100th birthday. He also addressed his concerns about still not having the outside audit for the 2016-17 fiscal year.

Councilmember Derek Rosson brought before the Council the need to purchase two Chevrolet Tahoes for the Rainsville Police Department in the

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By Marla Jones Reporter FORT PAYNE, Ala. — (Full LIVE Video on our Facebook) The Fort Payne City Council held their first meeting of the 2018-19 fiscal year on Tuesday, October 2 with a workshop preceding the meeting.

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DEKALB COUNTY, Ala. — Over the past two weeks, life has drastically changed for Ider’s very own Jenny Wootten Mann.

After posting a video of her singing inside a grain silo, this DeKalb County mom of three and substitute bus driver has gone viral across Facebook, YouTube, and even made a mention on the biggest cable news network in America.

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POWELL, Ala. — On Tuesday, October 2 at approximately 4:45pm, there was one vehicle accident on Highway 35 south bound in Powell, north of the crossing.

Only a motorcycle was involved. The passenger received minor injuries is expected to be okay, but unfortunately the driver passed away.

Due to this being an ongoing investigation, we cannot release any

information on the case.

Powell Police Chief Michael A Little said, "I would like to thank the Powell Fire Department, Sylvania Police Department, the DeKalb County Sheriff's Department, all of the bystanders that stopped and offered their assistance, and Alabama State Troopers for their assistance on this case."

"Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of the involved parties," he concluded.

100th Birthday!

Sybil Blackwell of Rainsville recently celebrated her 100th birthday with a host of family and friends at Antioch Baptist Church! Southern Torch presented Mrs. Blackwell with a 2018 silver coin commemorating her 100th birthday!

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COUNCIL from Page 1 amount of $38,419.63 each. These vehicles will be equipped with all of the necessary equipment to properly aid the police department in protecting the citizens of Rainsville.

Rosson also brought before the Council the need for one Tahoe in the price of $32,969 for the Rainsville Fire Department. The Council approved the purchase of the three vehicles and gave the Mayor approval to find financing. He also reported that a 100% grant had been acquired to send Rainsville’s animal control officer to the academy.

Councilmember Brandon Freeman brought several items before the Council including the hire of garbage truck driver Mark Clines in the amount of $12.38 an hour, due to the new recent hire not working out. The Council approved the hire.

Freeman also brought

up a motion to authorize the Mayor to acquire financing for a new dump truck, which the Council approved using the same buyback program that the DeKalb County Commission uses. He also gave the list of events happening in the City during the month of October: October 11, the Plainview Homecoming Parade. Lineup will begin at 3 at Broadway Baptist Church and parade will be at 4.

October 31, the Rainsville Trunk R Treat.

The event has been moved to the Farmers Market and will be held from 5pm to 7pm.

The Council was also advised by Fire Chief Willimac Wright that the month of October had been designated as Fire Prevention Month.

The next meeting of the Rainsville City Council will be held on Monday, October 15 with the work session beginning at 4:15pm and the meeting at 5pm.

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FORT PAYNE from Page 1 2018-05, which amends Ordinance 2015-17, amending certain fees for activities under the supervision of the Fort Payne Parks and Recreation Department.

The Council established Resolution 2018-40 accepting the low bid for the 2009 Sanitation Peterbilt Engine repair in the amount of $26,923.06 from the Peterbilt Store in Chattanooga, Tenn.

The Council passed the following two

resolutions: 2018-41 and 2018-42 putting liens against property for debris removal on the estate of Arlene Hall and another property at 700 Godfrey Avenue North.

In new business, the Council approved the following activity permits: The Children’s Advocacy Center for a fundraiser at The Gathering place on Forest Avenue north between 12th street and 13th street on Thursday, October 11 from 4:30pm to 9pm First Baptist Church of

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A rainy week didn't stop the residents of DeKalb County from getting out and enjoying the 63rd Annual DeKalb County VFW Agricultural Fair!

Douglas for a fall festival at 105 16th Street SE between Godfrey Avenue and Turner Avenue on Saturday, October 13 from 10am to 2pm The Council also approved two streetlight requests for Dorothy Thompson at 521 Scenic Road E and for Rohna Hood at 400 Cheryl Street NW. The next meeting of the Fort Payne City Council will be held on Tuesday, October 16 at 12pm in Fort Payne City Hall.

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By Zach Hester Reporter DEKALB COUNTY, Ala. — The DeKalb County Marine Toys for Tots kicked their 6th annual campaign into gear on October 1.

Over the last six years, the Marine Toys for Tots of DeKalb County brought joy to almost 4,000 children with their distribution of over 20,000 toys.

“Our first five campaigns were a success because our Marines and the community worked together,” said public relations officer LaRue Hardinger. “With their combined efforts, we were able to help hundreds of families in need at Christmas time, and our goal is to do the same this year.”

Parents and guardians of children from ages 0-18 may apply for help with Christmas toys at the DeKalb County Department of Human Resources (Food Stamp Office) during the month of October. Toys for Tots family toy applicants must file at the DeKalb DHR office (not online) and must meet the criteria of the USMC. “The child must live in the home, live in DeKalb County, and be between the ages of 0 and 18,” said Hardinger. “Children of age must be in school.

There must be proof of financial need.”

Parents or legal guardians who are applying for help should bring with them a photo ID, recent utility bill

showing their name and address, birth certificates and social security cards for each child, and any one of the following: • Food stamp case letter • Housing authority case letter • Note from school that the child receives free or reduced-price lunch • Note from Head Start that the child is enrolled • WIC case letter • Document showing recent loss of job; injury causing parent to become disabled and unable to work; recent event such as house fire or loss of home to natural disaster • Documentation of legal adoption or guardianship of the children by the applicant The U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots program has existed since 1947 and this year, over 800 Marine Toys for Tots community campaigns will be held across the country.

Donations are accepted by the DeKalb County Marines. Checks should be made out to “Toys for Tots” to be processed and each gift is tax-deductible (keep a copy of the check or money order). Donations may be dropped off at a local fundraising event or picked up by a local Marine. For more information, you may call Hardinger at (256) 996-3111 to arrange for pickup.

For a full list of locations where this year’s fundraising events will be held, please see our website at www. southerntorch.com.

posted a video of her singing God Bless America and How Great Thou Art three weeks ago, she assumed that her only audience would be her ever-growing list of friends on Facebook. 2.4 millions views later, the #SiloSingingMom is blowing up on the Internet.

Mann stopped by to speak with us on Torch Talk this week where co-host Marla Jones insisted that Mann’s rise to fame began when she guest co-hosted the show during the summer.

“It just boosted it right off,” joked Mann, who co-hosted at the same time as Imogene Green before June’s Rainsville Freedom Run. “I posted {the video} thinking that it would get

Every Wednesday, Parents of Addicted Loved Ones - A new support group for Parents of Addicted Loved Ones is starting in Fort Payne at Word of Life Ministry, located at 3610 Gault Avenue North. The meeting will be held every Tuesday from 6pm to 7:30pm. Any adult family member over 18 is welcome to attend these PAL meetings, however, for insurance reasons, no one under the age of 18 may attend and child care will not be provided. For more information, visit palgroup. org.

October 6, Annual Patsy Pull - Join The Zone Fitness and Training for Breast Cancer Awareness Month by participating in their second ever Patsy Pull in Collinsville! Teams of 8 will race to see who can pull a fully loaded fire truck a distance of 20 feet in the shortest amount of time!

Teams of 8 — $200 per team (all-male and co-ed which must have at least four women). 100% of the profits will be donated to help fight breast cancer. It begins on Main Street in Collinsville at 6pm on October 6.

Every Wednesday, Breakthrough Church free meal - Come and enjoy a free meal and hear the Word of God on Wednesday nights starting January 3 at 5:30pm. If you need a ride, please contact: Lynn Haas at (256) 605-7854 or Connie Holdem at (256) 605-1776.

October 9, DeKalb County Sav-A-Life Banquet - Sav-A-Life of DeKalb County and the Women’s Care Center will host its annual banquet at the First United Methodist Church from 6pm to 8pm on Tuesday, October 9. The guest speaker will be Abby Johnson and includes a sit down meal and special music.

October 5 & 6, Ider Library Book Sale & Quilt Show - The Ider Public Library will hold a book sale and quilt show on Friday, October 5 and Saturday, October 6 from 10am to 4pm.

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some attention around home,” said Mann. “But nothing like this.”

Mann is an avid singer in DeKalb County and in her church, where she grew up singing. After a surprise seeing her video on Sunday’s edition of Fox & Friends, Mann is now expected to return to the show for an interview via satellite. Due to the Supreme Court hearings, the interview has been temporarily postponed, but Southern Torch will update you on when she is set to make her nationwide debut on the small screen!

You can see the full interview with Jenny Wootten Mann on our Facebook page.

First Ever Arts Con Held at NACC

By Staff Reports POWELL, Ala. — The Epsilon Alpha Chapter of Sigma Kappa Delta, a national English honor society, is pleased to announce Northeast Alabama Community College's first ever Arts Con on Wednesday, October 24. Arts Con 2018 will welcome local high school students to compete in short fiction, poetry, grammar knowledge, theatrical improv, pumpkin carving, and drawing.

Although a competition, Arts Con 2018 hopes to provide a fun, relaxing day for high school students who excel in the arts. Students in grades 10-12 may compete as groups in short fiction, poetry, and theatrical improvisation. Groups may consist of only 2 sophomores, 2 juniors, and 2 seniors. Each high school teacher will choose his or her teams prior to the event. All names of participants must be submitted along with $5 per student by Wednesday, October 17.

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October 13, Run for Rescue 5K - The Friends of DeKalb County Animal Adoption Center will host their annual Run for Rescue 5K Run/Walk and 1 Mile Kid’s Run/Walk on Saturday, October 13 beginning at the Rotary Pavilion in Fort Payne. 5K will begin at 8am and the Kid’s Run/Walk will follow.

Register at racesonline.com or on-site beginning at 6:30am. For more information, email friendsofdcaac@gmail.com.

October 13, Annual Dog Daze - Bring your dogs and human family to this event where the Little River Canyon Center staff features dog games and presentations on all topics canine such as dog adoption, dog advocacy, service dogs, and much more! It will be held on Saturday, October 13 from 11am to 3pm and is free to the public!

October 13, Rainsville First Baptist Fall Festival - Rainsville First Baptist Church will host its fall festival on Saturday,

October 13 from 10am to 2pm on the Upward Field located behind the church.

There will be a car show, live music, Hope Puppets performing, a BBQ competition, a corn hole tournament, inflatables, kids’ games, arts and crafts, and a 5K. For more information, visit rainsvillefirst.com.

October 14, Chavies Homecoming - Chavies Baptist Church will be having their homecoming service on Sunday, October 14 beginning at 10:30am with lunch served at noon.

The Fishermen will be singing and the speaker will be Kenneth Johnson.

Everyone is welcome!

October 14, Salem Methodist Singing - Salem United Methodist Church in Geraldine will hold a singing on Sunday, October 14 at 6pm featuring Harold Riggs and the Christianaires of Collinsville. Everyone is invited!

October 21 & 22, Mentone Colorfest - Come and enjoy the fall season at 2018’s Mentone Colorfest!

Since 1983, visitors have enjoyed the breathtaking fall colors and season at the annual Mentone Colorfest.

This event is filled with arts, crafts, great food, live entertainment and much more! Located at the scenic Mentone Brow Park along with downtown Mentone on Saturday, October 21 from 9am to 5pm and Sunday, October 22 from 9am to 4pm. It is free and open to the public.

October 22, RTI Pumpkin Run - Rainsville Technology Inc. (RTI)’s 6th annual Great Pumpkin Run will be held on Saturday, October 20 at 8am beginning in the RTI parking lot.

Pre-registration is $25 and race day registration is $30.

Dress up in your Halloween costume and come run or walk! All proceeds will go to the Children’s Advocacy Center.

October 26, Council on

Aging Fall Festival - The DeKalb County Council on Aging will host their fall festival at the Tom Bevill Center from 9am to 12pm (register by October 15).

Lunch will be served and feel free to dress up for Halloween!

October 26-28, Spookapalooza Weekend at DeSoto State Park - Join the staff and volunteers of DeSoto State Park, National Park Service, JSU Field Schools and the Conservation Education Institute for a weekend of fun events guaranteed to run shivers up and down your spine! Trick R Treating, games, live animals, storytelling, and more are in store during this popular annual event.

Grab your favorite costume, bring the family and come stay with them. The event is free and open to the public.

October 27, Long Ranch 4 Boys Dodgeball Tournament - The Long Ranch 4 Boys will host a dodgeball tournament on Saturday, October 27 from 8am to 10pm at the Fyffe High School Gym. Admission is $3. Each team will consist of 6 players with 1 female player per team. Teams must submit their final roster and registration forms with full payment by October 20, 2018. There will be trophies for winning teams. There is limited space so get registered now!

October 30, Council on Aging Line Dance Jamboree - The DeKalb County Council on Aging will host a Line Dance Jamboree from 10am to 3pm. The cost is $15 per person due on October 11 and lunch will be served.

October 31, Fort Payne Chamber Block Party Head to downtown Fort Payne on Halloween night from 5pm to 7pm for an evening of door prizes, refreshments and merchant discounts at the Fort Payne Chamber of Commerce’s Block Party!

Everyone is invited!

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Jackson kicks off campaign for Commission

By Staff Reports DEKALB COUNTY, Ala. — Incumbent DeKalb County Commissioner DeWitt Jackson is announcing his re-election bid to the DeKalb County Commission.

Mr. Jackson was first elected in 2002 and has served since that time. He and his wife of 43 years, Rhonda, are residents of Sylvania, where their children and grandchildren also reside.

"It has been an honor to serve the people of our county and my district for the last 16 years," said Jackson. "Through the recessions, devastating tornadoes, funding questions, and rising costs (just to name a few), this Commission has kept our county financially sound."

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"We work in harmony with all our officials and that working relationship with our municipalities, state, and federal agencies has been, and continues to be, foundational to services we are mandated to provide and perform.

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work together in every way and I pledge to continue in that avenue. I have tried to make myself available to you and will continue to do so. I hope that my service has proved that I do care about you and the problems we all face."

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By Steve Flowers AL Political Columnist MONTGOMERY, Ala. — For some untold reason or some would say ungodly reason, I have always been enthralled and involved in politics. As a boy growing up in Troy, I was tutored and trained in the rules and rituals of Alabama politics by two masters of my county’s political history.

The Probate Judge and State Representative were my mentors. They both had been in politics for decades. Both mentors had taught me a lot of political

tidbits over the years.

However, when it finally got time for me to make my first foray into the arena, they both sat me down. I could tell that I was going to get some sage advice since both were present.

They gave me one of the cardinal rules of politics – you run your own campaign and never ever get involved in other people’s races. They said you should be thankful that they elected you to your office. It made sense that it would be arrogant and presumptuous even if you had been in your post for a while that you should not offer your opinion on

other races. In addition, the old adage applies – you make one ingrate and hundreds of enemies.

Young Martha Roby learned this old political rule the hard way. As a girl growing up in privilege in Montgomery, she didn’t have the advantage of learning the Rules of Politics. She was probably more interested in planning for debutante balls and learning to play the piano. She went on to college at New York University and majored in music.

Bill Dickinson served in that same second district seat for 28 years.

He became the ranking Republican on the House Armed Services Committee. He never got involved in other races. In fact, his campaign slogan in his early years was “Vote first for Bill and then as you will.”

Another politician that learned a lesson the hard way this year is powerful State Senate President, Del Marsh. There is an old

saying and political truism that home folks know you best. Marsh has made no bones about the fact that he was interested in running for U.S. Senator or Governor. His calling card to claiming one of these brass rings was that he had made a lot of money in the private sector and could afford to self-finance a state campaign, if he were inclined to spend some of his money. That remained to be seen.

However, in his reelection bid for his Anniston State Senate District, Marsh did use his large state campaign war chest to buy media spots in the Montgomery and Birmingham media market, probably in order to build name identification for a possible 2020 U.S. Senate run. In fact, Marsh spent $482,674 to his unknown opponents $15,435. Marsh got 52 percent and won by an 8,215 to 7,366 difference.

Less than 900 votes.

Marsh may as well have lost as far as future

statewide aspirations are concerned. No PAC’s in Washington are going to take him seriously with that blemish.

In 1974, Jere Beasley was running for reelection as Lt. Governor. He had gotten upstartish and antsy to take the reigns as Governor after Governor George Wallace had been shot and was recovering.

Perennial candidate, Charles Woods, led Beasley in the first primary and was poised to take him out.

Beasley adroitly did his homework. He discovered that Woods had failed to carry his home voting precinct in Dothan.

Beasley came back to beat him with a brilliant ad that showed the results of Beasley beating Woods in his own Home Box. The ad simply said, “Home Folks know you best.” The more things change the more they stay the same in good old Alabama politics.

Speaking of statewide aspirations, Rebekah Mason and Robert Bentley recently launched a

website touting ole Bentley’s history as Governor with a hint that the old boy might get back into politics. Ms. Mason tweeted that she liked my comments about them getting back into politics that I made on Birmingham television. They seem immune to anything they did in the Governor’s office.

My thoughts were that I wish they would reenter the political arena. It would be good fodder for me. As you know I like to write about the lighter side of politics and they were colorful and a great soap opera. However, they were no the most colorful in Alabama political history.

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Steve Flowers is Alabama’s leading political columnist. His weekly column appears in over 60 Alabama newspapers. He served 16 years in the state legislature. Steve may be reached at www. steveflowers.us.

passed away on Friday, September 28 at Huntsville Hospital.

Visitation was held on Monday, October 1 from 12pm to 2pm at First Baptist Church of Fort Payne. Funeral services were held at 2pm at the church.

October 2. A private graveside service will be held with Rev. Paul Long officiating.

DEATH NOTICES BURT Flora Aileen Ramsey - 93 of Fort Payne, passed away on Monday, October 1 at Collinsville Healthcare and Rehab.

Visitation was held on Wednesday, October 3 at Burt Chapel-Fort Payne from 4pm to 8pm.

Funeral services were held at Burt Chapel-Fort Payne on Thursday, October 4 at 1pm with Rev. Ronald Berry officiating. Burial followed in Fort Payne Memory Gardens.

CORNER STONE Jacob Henry Westbrook - 14, passed away on Thursday, September 27. Visitation was held on Monday, October 1 from 4pm to 8pm CT at Corner Stone Funeral Chapel and Tuesday, October 2 from 3pm to 6pm ET at City Church. Funeral services were held on Tuesday, October 4 at 6:30 ET at City Church of Chattanooga on Lee Highway with Bros.

Danny Hesterly and Jay McNelly officiating.

Mary Magdalene Poppen - 70 of Henagar, passed away on Friday, September 28 at her home. Visitation was held from 4pm to 8pm

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on Wednesday, October 3 and 9am until service time on Thursday, October 4 at the funeral home. Funeral services were held on Thursday, October 4 at 11am CT at Corner Stone Funeral Chapel with Bro. Ben Young officiating. Burial followed in Orme Mountain Cemetery.

Jacquelyn Elaine Courts - 82 of Higdon, passed away on Saturday, September 29 at Memorial Medical Center. A memorial service will be held in Jacksonville, Fla. at a later date.

Thomas Clyde Greene - 93 of Ider, passed away on Monday, October 1 at his residence. Visitation was held from 5pm to 8pm on Tuesday, October 2 and from 11am to service time on Wednesday, October 3 at the funeral home. Funeral services were held at 1pm on Wednesday, October 3 at Corner Stone Funeral Chapel with Bros. Luke McKay and Chris Guinn officiating. Burial followed in Fuller Cemetery with military honors.

GERALDINE Mona Harrell - 67 of Geraldine, passed away

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on Monday, October 1 at her residence. Visitation was held on Tuesday, October 2 from 5pm to 7pm and Wednesday, October 3 from 10am until service time at the funeral home. Funeral services were held on Wednesday, October 3 at 12pm at Geraldine Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Dusty Brock officiating. Burial followed in Geraldine Cemetery.

KERBY Geneva Bearden - 81 of Higdon, passed away on Saturday, September 29 at her residence.

Visitation was held from 5pm to 8pm on Saturday, September 29 and from 12pm until service time on Sunday, September 30 at the funeral home.

Funeral services were held at 2pm on Sunday, September 30 at Kerby Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Keith Stanford officiating. Burial followed in Payne’s Gap Cemetery.

RAINSVILLE Helen King - 84 of Dutton, passed away on Friday, September 28 at Huntsville Hospital.

Visitation was held on Sunday, September 30 from 12pm to 8pm and

Monday, October 1 from 10am to 2:30pm at the funeral home. Funeral services were held on Monday, October 1 at 2:30pm at Rainsville Funeral Home Chapel with Bros. James Hutcheson and Jason Hawkins officiating.

Burial followed in Henagar Methodist Church Cemetery.

Mary Ruth Wooten - 73 of Powell, passed away on Saturday, September 29 at her residence. Visitation was held on Monday, October 1 from 5pm to 8pm and Tuesday, October 2 from 9am to 11am at the funeral home. Funeral services were held at 11am on Tuesday, October 2 at Rainsville Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. George Hughes officiating. Burial followed in Rainsville Memorial Park.

Greg Wooten - 53 of Valley Head, passed away on Monday, October 1 at UAB. Visitation will be held on Saturday, October 6 from 11am to 12pm at the funeral home. Funeral services were held on Saturday, October 6 at 12pm at Rainsville Funeral Home Chapel.

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Wilma Faye Beason - 82 of Fort Payne, passed away on Friday, September 28 at her residence. Visitation was held on Saturday, September 29 from 4pm to 7pm at the funeral home. Funeral services were held at 1pm at Wilson Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jerry Williams officiating.

Burial followed in Union Hill Cemetery.

WT WILSON Jesse Rufus Lands - 87 of Fyffe, passed away on Tuesday,

Kenneth Dwight Sanders - 69 of Rainsville, passed away on Saturday, September 29. Visitation was held from 6pm to 8pm on Monday, October 1 and from 12pm to 2pm on Tuesday, October 2 at the funeral home. Funeral services were held at 2pm on Tuesday, October 2 at the WT Wilson Funeral Chapel.

Benjamin “Ben” Carter Mays - 42 of Huntsville, passed away on Friday, September 28.

Visitation was held from 11am to 5pm on Sunday, September 30 at the funeral home. Funeral services were held at 5pm on Sunday, September 30 at WT Wilson Funeral Chapel.

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Homecoming Havoc

By Marla Jones Sports Editor

VALLEY HEAD, Ala. — The Ider Hornets spoiled the Valley Head Tigers Homecoming defeating them, 47-20.

This is the Hornets ninth straight victory over the Tigers.

With 7:52 remaining in the first, Jacob Higdon brought it in for the Hornets. The PAT was good by James Krebs, and Ider went up 7-0.

With 6:39 remaining in the first, Ider added 7 on a 15-yard run by Seth Hawkins to take the 14-0 advantage. With 1:41 remaining in the first, Higdon scrambled into the endzone for the Hornets from 2-yards out to broaden their lead to 21-0.

In the second quarter, the Hornets added two more touchdowns to the scoreboard. One being a 9-yard run by Justin

Wood. The other one being on a 8-yard run by Matt Wood. Valley Head scored on a 14-yard touchdown run by Marlon Trinidad. The extra point failed. As the teams went into the half, the Hornets had the 35-6 advantage.

In the third quarter, the Hornets scored on a 8-yard touchdown by Jace Palmer. With 1:20 remaining in the third, Matt Norman got in on the scoring action for the Hornets on an 8-yard rampage into the endzone.

Trinidad and the Tigers mounted a comeback in the fourth quarter, scoring two touchdowns but time was not on their side.

The Hornets ran the clock out and won the game, 47-20.

Ider will travel to take on the Asbury Rams on Friday. Valley Head will host Woodville in region play.

BLUE DEVILS SCORCH THE CATS PHOTO BY CHERYL BOYDSTON

By Amy Thrash Sports Reporter

PHOTO BY AMY THRASH

FORT PAYNE, Ala. — The Fort Payne Wildcats came up short in a 21-14 loss to the Etowah Blue Devils.

The Wildcats started out strong by forcing a three-and-out on the Blue Devils opening possession. With 8:28 remaining in the first quarter, Jordan Bain fired a shot to Carter Pinholster for a 60-yard touchdown run. Alex McPherson’s PAT was good, giving the Wildcats an early 7-0 lead. The Blue Devils answered back with a 8-yard touchdown with 6:29 left in the first quarter. The

PAT was blocked by Levee Hall. Moments later, Etowah was moving the ball to mild field when Nalen Dubose shook the ball lose, causing the ball to fall perfectly into Hall’s hands for an interception.

In the second quarter, Etowah scored with a 39-yard run, went for two, and took the 14-7 lead with 7:20 remaining in the half.

To start the third quarter, the Blue Devils forced the Wildcats to a three-and-out. After a long drive by Etowah, they scored their last touchdown of the night to put the Blue Devils up 21-7 with 5:32 left in the third. With 48 seconds to

go in the third, Bain found Matthew Shaddix for a 44-yard touchdown run. McPherson’s PAT was good making the score 21-14.

In the fourth quarter, the Fort Payne Wildcats’ defense forced a three-and-out. Etowah’s punt was low and Pinholster went speeding down the field with what could have been a touchdown, but was called back for a holding penalty against the Wildcats. No points were scored in the final quarter.

“I thought our defense played hard all night and kept us in the ball game,” said Head Coach Chris Elmore.

“Etowah has a really good defense and we just could not sustain any kind of offensive consistency. We missed a couple of opportunities and made too many mistakes on offense to win the game.

Playing a quality team like Etowah will only make us improve though.”

Jordan Bain was 8 for 18 for 128 yards and 2 touchdowns. Coach Elmore’s Players of the Week are Offense center Mark Herzberg and Defense nose tackle Will Wright.

This friday will be Fort Payne’s homecoming and they will host Lee High School.

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A DECADE OF WINNING

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By Marla Jones Sports Editor RAINSVILLE,Ala. — The Fyffe Red Devils defeated the Plainview Bears, 55-7 for the tenth year in a row.

On Fyffe’s second play from scrimmage, Zach Pyron went 58 yards on a quarterback keeper to put Fyffe on the board first with 8:56

remaining in the first.

The PAT was good, making the score 7-0.

With 3:48 to play in the first, Payton Anderson went up the middle to make things 13-0 after a missed point after. Cage Cochran recovered a Bear fumble to give the Red Devils perfect possession for Payton Anderson to bulldoze up the middle for 32 yards to score with :26

remaining in the first quarter. A missed 2-point conversion put the Red Devils up 19-0.

With 8:27 remaining in the second quarter, Zach Pyron hit Ike Rowell with a 5-yard pass into the endzone to give Fyffe the 26-0 advantage. After a Payton Stoner interception, Zach Pryon hit Stoner for a 30-yard pass in the endzone to go

up 33-0 with 5:55 to play in the half. With :24 remaining in the half, Pyron connected on a 30-yard pass to Brody Dalton for the score. The point after snap was not perfect, so the holder, Ike Rowell tossed to Jake Stone for the 2-point conversion. The Red Devils went into the half with the hefty 41-0 lead.

Anderson barreled into the endzone from

15-yards out with 11:12 remaining in the third, to broaden the Red Devil advantage to 48-0.

Pryon intercepted a Bear pass and took it back 40 yards for another Red Devil touchdown, making the score 55-0.

With 3:45 remaining in the fourth quarter, the Plainview Bears avoided the shutout by scoring on a 5-yard touchdown

by Tony Rodriguez. The

extra point was good, making the final score of the game Fyffe 55, Plainview 7.

The Fyffe Red Devils finished with a total of 374 yards, The Plainview Bears had 172 yard for the night.

Plainview will have a bye this Friday. The Fyffe Red Devils will travel to Sand Rock to resume Class 2A, Region 8 play.

Lions fall in Non-Region Play

By Marla Jones Sports Editor

PHOTO BY MARLA JONES

SPRINGVILLE, Ala. — The Crossville Lions fell to the Springville Tigers 43-14 on Friday night.

Cam Adkins of Springville returned the opening kickoff 72 yards to start the game. The Tigers struck again on in the first quarter, scoring another 7 to make the score 14-0 before the second quarter.

The second quarter was a back and forth battle between both teams with Springville scoring once more.

Crossville missed a 30-yard field goal. Going into the half, the Tigers had the 21-0 advantage.

Springville racked up the points in the third

quarter, leading the Lions 43-0 going into the fourth quarter.

With 10:46 remaining in the game, Springville blocked the Lions punt and returned it for a 15 yard touchdown. The Lions scored two touchdowns before the end of the game to make the final score, 43-14.

Crossville had ten first downs and rushed for 157 yards and threw for 91 yards, with a total of 248 yards.

Springville rushed for 173 on the ground and passed for 184 yards for a total of 357 yards for the night.

Crossville will resume region play against the Boaz Pirates on Friday.

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Rams Fall to NSM

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By Marla Jones Sports Editor HIGDON, Ala. — The Sylvania Rams were defeated by the North Sand Mountain Bisons on Friday night.

The Bisons took the opening kickoff and ran it back for perfect field position. With 7:10 remaining in the first

quarter, the Bisons put their first points on the board with a 9-yard touchdown run. The Bisons went for two but were unsuccessful.

Christian Andrade put points on the board for the Rams with a 43-yard field goal with 4:40 remaining in the first. North Sand Mountain took the kickoff down to the field for over 30 yards when a personal

foul put them on the 43-yard line. Seven plays later the Bisons scored on a 4-yard scamper into the endzone. The Bisons went for two but were stopped by the Rams with 2:28 remaining in the first.

On the first play of the second quarter, the Bisons high steeped into the endzone on a 90-yard run with 11:45 remaining in the first half. The Bisons

was again went for two but were shut down. With 8:30 remaining in the half, the Bisons scored once more on a 15-yard run.

The point after attempt was good giving the Bisons the 25-3 lead. The Bisons recovered a Ram fumble and went 79 yards for the touchdown. The PAT was good and the Bisons led the Rams 32-3. The Bisons scored their last

touchdown of the half on a 4-yard touchdown pass into the endzone. The PAT was no good and the Bisons took their 38-3 lead into the half.

On the second play from scrimmage the Rams took the kickoff to start the second half, back 67 yards for the score. The PAT failed, making the score 38-9.

With 10:23 remaining

to play, the Bisons scored their final touchdown of the game on a 41-yard run.

The point after attempt failed. With 6:12 remaining in the game, the Rams scored on a 14-yard run. The Rams went for two but were unsuccessful.

Sylvania will travel to take on Brindlee Mountain on Friday.

FORT PAYNE HOMECOMING BULLDOGS REMAIN STRONG

Congratulations to all of the Fort Payne Homecoming attendants this year!

Front Row (L to R): Josselyn Jose Gomez, Melody Bravo, Margaret Allen Camp, Sharon Gallegos Back Row (L to R): Gracie Groat, Hannah Atchley, Laura Ellen Rigdon PHOTO BY MARLA JONES

By Marla Jones, Sports Editor SARDIS, Ala. — The Geraldine Bulldogs stood strong despite a fourth quarter comeback by the Sardis Lions. The Bulldogs took down the Lions, 20-19 The Bulldogs attacked first, scoring on a 3-yard dash into the endzone by Andrew Hall. Jose Garcia nailed the extra point to put the Bulldogs up 7-0 with 3:08 remaining in the first.

With 4:40 remaining in the first half, Kyle Thackerson made an awesome catch to set the Bulldogs up at the 1-yard line. Austin King scampers in for Geraldine and the Bulldogs took the 14-0 going into the half.

After a Sardis turnover, the Bulldogs went to work. After starting on the 37-yard line, King ran it back 5 yards and then Hall barreled down the field for 31 yards to set up his touchdown on the next play. Geraldine went for two but failed, making the score 20-0.

With 10:33 remaining in the game, the Lions scored on a 96-yard kickoff return.

Sardis went for two but were unsuccessful, making the score 20-6. With 5:39 remaining in the game, the Lions put together a strong drive to score. The PAT was good, and Sardis narrowed the Bulldog lead to 20-13. Geraldine was forced to punt and the Lions went to work on the 37-yard line. The Lions scored on a 28-yard pass but the point after attempt failed, making the score 20-19. Geraldine took possession with 1:38 remaining in the game. The Bulldog fans were on the edge of their seats. The Bulldogs got the first down and took a knee to run the game clock out winning the game, 20-19.

Geraldine will travel to take on the Pisgah Eagles on Friday.

FANS OF THE WEEK The Southern Torch Fans of the Week are Jerry Clifton and Pam Willingham! They were spotted reading the latest issue of the Southern Torch before their 12-mile run last Saturday.

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