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• Sand Mountain Showdown • Sweet Revenge for Valley Head
• Go Inside The Statehouse with Steve Flowers • CONTINUED: Ivey Announces Cancer Diagnosis
• See who's featured in our Business Spotlight!
• Check out what's going on in our Upcoming Events! • Friends of DCAAC Announce Run for Rescue
FRIDAY NIGHT FEVER FULL COVERAGE
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LUCAS HALE OF CORNERSTONE
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By Zach Hester Reporter zach@southerntorch.com
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Last week, Governor Kay Ivey announced her diagnosis with lung cancer. The Governor released a full statement on the matter on
Southern Torch was pleased to attend a luncheon honoring the efforts of the DeKalb County Probate Office in organ donation. (Marla Jones | Southern Torch)
By Southern Torch Staff
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Legacy of Hope, Alabama’s only organ procurement organization, celebrates National DMV Appreciation Week, September 23-27, 2019. This week is dedicated to thanking the DMVs across the state for their commitment to asking the donor registration question to DMV customers every day. Over 98 percent of all people who register to donate in Alabama do so through a
driver’s license or ID card transaction. DMV offices and their employees play an invaluable role in increasing the number of registered organ, eye and tissue donors. Through their dedication to the Donate Life mission, DMV leadership and staff help save and heal lives. As of June 1, 2019, 38 percent of Alabama’s licensed drivers have made the decision to save lives through organ, eye, and
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"None of this will prevent me from continuing to serve as your governor and doing the work you elected me to do." — Gov. Kay Ivey Thursday: “Throughout my life, I am constantly reminded that I have so much for which to be thankful; God has been incredibly gracious to me.
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Wanted Fugitive PASSES BUDGET By Southern Torch Staff FORT PAYNE, Ala. — From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: On September 20, 2019 at approximately 2am, the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics and Criminal Interdiction Unit apprehended a fugitive who was wanted in Missouri on several outstanding warrants. The Collinsville Police Department also was on scene to assist with the arrest. The woman was being pursued by Leland Chapman’s Fugitive Recovery Service.
(DeKalb County Sheriff's Office) Chapman is the son of famed bounty hunter, Dog Chapman. Leland Chapman and his team had traced the fugitive to the Northeast Alabama area recently, and bounty
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One of the highest honors you have given me is serving as your governor. Because I always shoot straight with you, I want to share
a recent challenge that has been placed in front of me. Within the past few weeks, during a routine exam, my longtime family physician discovered a spot on my lung that was unusual. Additional tests confirmed that this was,
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DeKALB COUNTY, Ala. — (Full Video on our Facebook) The DeKalb County Commission held their regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, September 24 at the
DeKalb County Activities Building. At the meeting, the Commission passed their annual budget. For the 2020 fiscal year, the amount of the budget was $21.8 million.
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Friends of DCAAC Announces Run for Rescue By Zach Hester Reporter zach@southerntorch.com DeKALB COUNTY, Ala. — The Friends of DeKalb County Animal Adoption Center (FODCAAC) will host the 3rd Annual Run for Rescue on Saturday, October 12. This year’s race will begin at 8am at the Kiwanis Pavilion next to the Wills Valley Recreation Center in Fort Payne. All proceeds will go toward helping the DeKalb County Animal Adoption Center with needs that cannot be met with the limited budget, such as vaccines, wormer, heartworm tests,
and much more for the pets in the shelter and the FODCAAC foster care program. Medals will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in both male and female age categories. MIS Global has donated two $100 American Express (AMEX) gift cards for the top overall male and female runners. All pets are welcome at the race, but should be leashed and up to date on rabies vaccinations. You may register for the Run for Rescue at racesonline. com/events/run-forrescue5k. Pre-registration is recommended to guarantee the right size
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t-shirt. This year’s top sponsors are: Chris and Connie Martin (owners of C.L. Martin Foods LLC), ALFA, and Fort Payne TSC. The t-shirt sponsors are: MIS Global, ALFA, Tractor
Supply Co., Sandi Paws Rescue, Cable Time, Arby’s, Tinkerbell’s Pet Haven Grooming, RX Health Mart, DeKalb Animal Hospital, LulaRoe Holly Houston, First State Bank, Kilgore Pharmacy, DeKalb County
Sheriff’s Office, Topher’s Wings, Mentone Realty, Limon’s, Zaxby’s, Rainsville Animal Clinic, Mountaintop Animal Clinic, People’s Independent Bank, Fort Payne Veterinary Center, Torch Technologies and
Artemis Shielding. The Friends of the DeKalb County Animal Adoption Center (FODCAAC) was formally founded in 2016, after acting under non-profit status for one year. For more information on adopting a pet outside of special events across the County, please visit the DeKalb County Animal Adoption Center at 2601 Jordan Road SW behind Lowe’s in Fort Payne or give them a call at (256) 304-0474. Donations can be made via their Facebook page or via PayPal at friendsofdcaac@gmail. com.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Every Monday, By His Hands Outreach Ministry - The By His Hands Outreach Ministry will host a soup kitchen beginning on Mondays at 6pm. The Clothes Closet will be open Monday through Friday from 9am to 5pm. Both are at 2494 Church Avenue in Rainsville. Donations are greatly appreciated!
Every Monday, Sons of Confederate Veterans - The Sons of Confederate Veterans meets the 2nd Monday of each month at Burnt Church at 6pm in Sylvania.
Every Monday, Sons of the American Revolution - The Sons of the American Revolution meets the 3rd Monday of each month at Western Sizzlin' in Fort Payne at 6pm.
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.
Advocacy Center, join for a great time and great cause! The ride begins at the CAC in Fort Payne. The cost is $20 per rider and $5 per passenger. Multiple stops!
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 1, DeKalb County Sav-A-Life Banquet - This year's DeKalb County Sav-A-Life Banquet will be held on Tuesday, October 1 at 6pm at the Fort Payne First United Methodist Church. Tickets are $25 each. This year's guest speaker will be Ken Bevel, known for acting roles in the films, Courageous and Fireproof.
Every Third Thursday, Alzheimer's Caregivers Support Group - The Alzheimer's Association will begin hosting a caregivers support group solely devoted to those who provide care for people with Alzheimer's on the third Thursday of every month from 11am to 12pm at the Rainbow City First United Methodist Church. For more information, please call Olivia Kendrick at (256) 454-4375. September 28, Cruisin' for the Kids Motorcycle Ride - All proceeds from this ride will benefit the DeKalb County Children's
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October 2, CAC 14th Annual Golf Tournament - Enjoy a great day of golf and help the DeKalb County Children's Advocacy Center continue their mission to provide hope & healing to our area's at-risk children. The 14th Annual "For the Kids" Golf Tournament will be held on October 2 at noon with lunch at 11am. To register or to learn more information, call (256) 997-9700. The team fee is $350 for four players. The event will be held at the Terrapin Hills Country Club. October 5, Little River Canyon Half Marathon - The Little River Canyon Center will host its annual "Little River Half Marathon" on Saturday, October 5! This certified 13.1 mile course follows the rim of the canyon before winding its way through the
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service dogs and much more! The event will be at the Little River Canyon Center on October 12 from 11am to 3pm, free to all who want to come! October 19, RTI 7th Annual Great Pumpkin Run - Dress up in your Halloween costume and come on out to the 7th Annual Rainsville Technology Institute (RTI) Great Pumpkin Run! The race begins in the RTI parking lot at 8am. Pre-registration is $25 and race day registration is $30. All
proceeds will benefit the Children's Advocacy Center. October 19-20, Mentone Colorfest Come and enjoy the fall season at Mentone Colorfest on Saturday, October 19 & Sunday, October 20 at Mentone's Brow Park! The cost is free and open to the public. Since 1983, visitors have enjoyed the breathtaking fall colors and season. This event is filled with arts, crafts, great food, live entertainment and so much more!
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LEGALS IN THE PROBATE COURT OF DEKALB COUNTY, ALABAMA Case No.: 2019-270 IN RE: The Estate of Glennis Broyles, deceased NOTICE TO FILE CLAIMS Letters testamentary of said deceased having been granted to Rebecca Hartsfield and Sandra Holmes, personal representatives, on the 16th day of September, 2019, by the Honorable Ronnie Osborn, Judge of Probate Court of DeKalb County, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said estate are hereby required to present the same within time allowed by law or the same will be barred. Rebecca Hartsfield & Sandra Holmes, personal representatives To be published: September 20, 27, and October 4
LEGALS IN THE PROBATE COURT OF DEKALB COUNTY, ALABAMA Case No.: 2019-254 IN RE: The Estate of James Wendell Owens, deceased NOTICE TO FILE CLAIMS Letters testamentary of said
deceased having been granted to Nathan Owens, personal representative on the day of September 2019 by the Honorable Ronnie Osborn, Judge of Probate Court of DeKalb County, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said estate are hereby required to present the same within time allowed by law or the same will be barred. Nathan Owens, personal representative To be published: September 27, October 4, October 11
LEGALS ABANDONED VEHICLE SALE NOVEMBER 2, 2019 Vehicle will be sold if not claimed by previous owner ON or before date of sale. VIN: 1FTDF15Y2SNB45048 White 1995 Ford F-150 with a blown motor. If you are the previous owner, please contact Jerry Phillips at (256) 602-4464. If not claimed by the previous owner ON or before noon on November 2, the vehicle will be sold at public auction. To be published: September 27, October 4
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COMMISSION FROM PAGE 1 A short summary of the budget includes $4,377,00 for general government, $8,263,000 for public safety, $1,573,958 for other county departments, $6,882,000 for roads, and $791,500 for other agencies. The Commission proclaimed the second week of October as “DeKalb County Homemakers Week� for being leaders in their community. The Food Bank of North Alabama advised that they covered 11 counties and this year alone, they have donated ten million pounds of food in the State of Alabama. Qualifying DeKalb County seniors who require food assistance from the Food Bank of North Alabama are free to sign up for the Commodity Supplemental Food
Program (CSFP) at any of the following senior centers in the county: Fyffe, Geraldine, Collinsville, Ider, Rainsville, Crossville, and Fort Payne. To see qualifications, please see the flyer posted on our Facebook page. Michael Posey of the DeKalb County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) awarded the Annual Safety Award to Danny Wilborn. On May 23, 2019, Mr. Wilborn performed life-saving skills on someone who was choking at the senior center, after receiving his training only a few weeks prior. Road Superintendent Tom Broyles reported that road reclaiming was almost done, with the exception of County Road 734, which needed to be treated. Broyles hoped to have the project completed by next week. He reported
that the last rounds of mowing were near completion. He also discussed the truck lease resolution. In personnel, Broyles requested Terry Wadsworth to fill the open District 3 position and the District 2 position to be reposted. DeKalb County Engineer Ben Luther requested that the Commission would extend previous quotes to the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) for the next fiscal year for snow and ice removal. He also gave a report on the annual bid awards. In the Sheriff’s Office, Chief Deputy Brad Gregg discussed open positions and updated
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the Commission on transfers. He requested the acceptance of the retirement of Investigator Scott Tarrant and the re-hire of Tarrant as a part-time investigator. Emily McCamy of the DeKalb County Council on Aging discussed the upcoming health fair on Wednesday, October 2 at Minvale Baptist Church beginning at 8:30am. The Commission appointed the following members to the Board of Equalization: Ashley Vaughn, Scott Wynn and Debra Pitts. The next meeting of the DeKalb County Commission will be held on Tuesday, October 8, 2019 at 10am.
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Inside The Statehouse The Political Graveyard is Full of Congressmen Who Ran for Senate
By Steve Flowers Political Columnist MONTGOMERY, Ala. — The field is probably formulated for our 2020 Senate race. A Republican will be heavily favored to capture the seat currently held by our Democratic Senator, Doug Jones. Alabama is one of if not the most Republican states in the nation. It is quite an anomaly that a liberal Democrat has sat in that seat for over a year. Recently I got a very nice letter from a lady who reads my column regularly. She kindly told me that she has read my column religiously for over decade and that she trusts my analysis of Alabama politics. She, however, said, “Mr. Flowers, I notice how you are always sounding the opinion that Doug Jones will most surely be defeated in 2020. You also take that position regarding all Democrats on your television interviews. You may well be right in predicting that since the state is so blindly in love with
IVEY FROM PAGE 1 indeed, a tiny, isolated malignancy. The good news is I am one of the fortunate ones where this was discovered early, and it is very treatable. The better news is Alabama is home to some of the world’s leading physicians. My team of doctors have assured me this treatment has a very high rate of success and will have a minimal impact on my schedule. Tomorrow morning, I will travel to UAB for an outpatient procedure, which will allow me to soon begin a series of specialized radiation treatments. None of this will prevent me from
Trump. However, it strikes me that you could on occasion lend your voice to positives about Doug Jones and others and perhaps give more balanced information. No need to stoke the fires of it’s all over before it is, might even cause some voters to think about the alternative to Roy Moores and Gary Palmers of the world.� My response to her was as follows, “Thanks for your nice note and thanks for reading the column. I have strived over the years to be objective, nonpartisan, nonjudgmental, nor to express my personal opinion of candidates or issues. I simply attempt to analyze and formulate analysis and explain to my readers, listeners, and viewers what is happening and why it happened to my fellow Alabamians. I personally like Doug Jones and although he is more liberal than most Alabamians, he is a good man. However, from an objective viewpoint as an Alabama political columnist and commentator, Alabama
is a very red Republican state. The results of last year’s gubernatorial race confirmed that for me. Walt Maddox was the perfect moderate candidate. He got 40 percent of the vote in the general election. That appears to be the maximum threshold for a Democrat in a statewide race in the Heart of Dixie. Jones will be hard pressed to hit that 40 in a presidential year.� Having shared that dialogue and my opinion with you brings us to this question. Which Republican will take Jones place next year? I first posed this question in April. It was before the horses were lined up and we speculated that there may be some of our Republican congressmen that might take the plunge. Congressman, Robert Aderholt, opted out early. With over 20 years of seniority in the House and in line to be Chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, he has wisely chosen to stay where he is and stay the
continuing to serve as your governor and doing the work you elected me to do. Naturally, I welcome your prayers and your support. Just as so many others who have been affected by cancer, I am confident of God’s plan and purpose for my life and feel extremely fortunate this was caught so early. May God continue to bless each of you and the great state of Alabama.� Ivey, 74, stated her diagnosis was made within the last few weeks and is expected to make a full recovery from what her doctor calls a “tiny, isolated malignancy.� She went through an outpatient procedure at UAB Hospital in
Birmingham on Friday. Walt Maddox, the Mayor of Tuscaloosa and last year’s Democratic nominee for Governor against Ivey, stated via Twitter, “Stephanie and I join countless others who will be praying for @ GovernorKayIvey’s full recovery — we are all united in her journey and in the journeys of so many who are never alone in defeating #cancer.� Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth stated, “Throughout her career, Kay Ivey has proven herself to be a strong and determined woman who will confront any obstacle placed in her path. The courage and tenacity she has shown in the past will serve her well in the challenge that lies ahead.� It was reported by Gina Maniola, Ivey’s press secretary, that the Governor will resume her regular schedule this week.
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course in Congress. My suggestion was that Congressman Mo Brooks would be a strong candidate. He has a true conservative pedigree and is loved by the Washington right wing groups. He is also from the vote rich HuntsvilleTennessee Valley area. Brooks quickly informed me that he did not want to risk his safe House seat to gamble on the Senate race and lose his seat. When he ran in 2017, it was a Special Election and he had a free shot and didn’t risk his Congressional Seat. This same reasoning has given pause to a good many Congressmen over the years who would love
to be a United States Senator. I told Mo Brooks I did not blame him for his reluctance to gamble. I shared this story with him. When I was a young boy, I cut my teeth politically campaigning and working for my congressman, Bill Dickinson. He was a great Congressman and served the old second district for 28 years. He was a stalwart advocate and savior for the military bases in Montgomery and the
Wiregrass. One day when we were riding down the road together, I remember I was driving him to Opp to speak to the Rotary Club, I asked him why he didn’t run for the Senate. He shared an old adage he had heard in the congressional cloakroom. He said, “Steverino, the political graveyard is full of congressmen who have tried to run for the senate.� See you next week.
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hunters as well as investigators had been on the hunt in both Jackson and DeKalb Counties over the last two weeks. The hunt came to a conclusion last night in Collinsville as agents, deputies, and the Collinsville Police Department took Britnay Kernell (32) into custody at the Traveler’s Inn near I-59. While apprehending the fugitive, deputies and agents found methamphetamine, earning Kernell new charges in DeKalb County of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Possession of a Controlled Substance. Kernell had existing warrants in St. Charles, Missouri of Possession of a Controlled Substance over 35 grams, Possession of a Controlled Substance (2x), and Possession of Synthetic Marijuana (2x). Kernell also had warrants in Jackson County and with the Fyffe Police Department at the time of her arrest.
tissue donation. The donor registry rates in Alabama continue to rise because of the commitment of our partners in the DMV offices and the generosity of our citizens. Two counties have registry rates at or above 50 percent: • Shelby County, 53 percent • Baldwin County, 50 percent Several counties have participated in Donate Life t-shirt days or hosted donation events in their office to raise awareness in their communities and deserve special recognition: • Autauga County • Coffee County • DeKalb County • Geneva County • Greene County • Henry County • Jackson County • Lee County
Leland Chapman, son of bounty hunter and TV personality Dwayne "Dog the Bounty Hunter" Chapman, was pursuing Kernell. Chapman is pictured here with Southern Torch Managing Editor Marla Jones. Leland Chapman said Nick Welden said: “We’re of the capture: “I’d like to happy to help bring a thank all of the people that wanted fugitive to justice. helped us last night. If it Especially when this wasn’t for law enforcement person is busy committing we wouldn’t be able to get new crimes in our area. her in custody. That was DeKalb County is no place the most important thing, to hide for criminals.� is the coordination “I’d like to thank our between all of the law deputies, agents, the enforcement officials and Collinsville Police agencies. She was Department, and the definitely on a crime spree. Leland Chandler Fugitive This manhunt and her Recovery Agency for crime spree spanned helping with this several states.� apprehension,� he said. DeKalb County Sheriff
• Morgan County Two counties stand out for being the most improved: • Marion County • Morgan County “We would not be successful in our mission to heal and save lives,â€? states Chris Meeks, executive director Legacy of Hope, “without the dedication and support of our DMV partners. The donor registry serves as the voice of the individual when they can no longer speak for themselves and provides comfort to the family in knowing that their loved one’s wishes were honored.â€? The mission of Legacy of Hope is to end the wait and the suffering by shepherding the gift of life to those in
need of organ and tissue transplants. We cannot do this without the support of our communities and the great people staffing DMVs across the state. About Legacy of Hope Legacy of Hope, Alabama’s Organ & Tissue Donation Alliance, is a non-profit organization federally designated to evaluate and procure deceased donor organs. Founded in 1979, Legacy of Hope is a mission-driven organization that builds broad-reaching alliances to educate people about the importance of organ, eye and tissue donation, and inspire them to become donors. Visit LegacyofHope.org
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Sheila Jean Buttram - 69 of Crossville, passed away on Monday, September 23. Funeral services were held at 2pm on Friday, September 27 at W.T. Wilson Funeral Chapel with burial in Hopewell Cemetery.
Darlene McAbee - 54 of Section, passed away on Sunday, September 22. Funeral services were held at 2pm on Wednesday, September 25 at W.T. Wilson Funeral Chapel with burial in Davistown Cemetery.
Dorothy Christine Slaton - 80 of Fort Payne, passed away on Sunday, September 22. Funeral services were held at 11am on Wednesday, September 25 at W.T. Wilson Funeral Chapel with burial in Glenwood Cemetery.
Teresa Gail McCutchen - 72 of Fyffe, passed away on Friday, September 20. Funeral services were held at 11am on Sunday, September 22 at W.T.
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held at 3pm on Saturday, September 21 at W.T. Wilson Funeral Chapel.
Dollie Mae Mitchell - 74 of Dawson, passed away on Friday, September 20. Funeral services were held at 2pm on Sunday, September 22 at W.T. Wilson Funeral Chapel with burial in Mt. Moriah Cemetery.
Charles Edward Bolding - 66 of Geraldine, passed away on Wednesday, September 18. Funeral services were held at 12pm on Saturday, September 21 at W.T. Wilson Funeral Chapel with burial in Liberty Cemetery at Painter.
Charles Ray Hall - 70 of Fort Payne, passed away on Friday, September 20. Funeral services were held at 4pm on Monday, September 23 at W.T. Wilson Funeral Chapel with burial in Town Creek Cemetery. Bobby Millard Howard - 79 of Mentone, passed away on Thursday, September 19. Funeral services were held at 4pm on Sunday, September 22 at W.T. Wilson Funeral Chapel with burial in Glenwood Cemetery. Elsa Bernal - 74 of Fyffe, passed away on Wednesday, September 18. Funeral services were
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on Saturday, September 21 at Collinsville Health & Rehab. Funeral services were held at 4pm on Monday, September 23 at Rainsville Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Town Creek Cemetery. Liam Xavier Fernandez - Infant, passed away on Friday, September 20 at DeKalb Regional Medical Center. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Donald William Adams - 77 of Jonesboro, Ga. passed away on Friday, September 20 at Southern Regional Medical Center. A graveside service was held on Monday, September 23 at 11am at Mountain View Memory Gardens. Vera Akins Burt - 84 of Rainsville, passed away on Thursday, September 19 at Collinsville Health & Rehab. Funeral services were held at 4pm on Saturday, September 21 at 4pm with burial in Walker’s Chapel Cemetery.
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Inez “Tinkie� Bevill Wilborn - 93 of Guntersville, passed away on Thursday, September 19 at Huntsville Hospital. Funeral services were held at 2pm on Sunday, September 22 at Mount Moriah Community Church with burial in Raney Cemetery. Betty Sue Ogle - 86 of Rainsville, passed away on Wednesday, September 18 at her residence. Funeral services were held at 2pm on Saturday, September 21 at Rainsville Funeral Home Chapel with burial following in Rainsville Memorial Park.
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Brown and Charles Jones will be officiating. Pallbearers will be Logan Saylor, Bradley Saylor, Jonathan Buttram, Michael Seay, Jerry Simmons and Glen Stewart. Morris was a retired High School Principal at Geraldine High School and Gaston High School. He is survived by his wife: Betty Morris; children: Cristie and Terry Brothers, Ginger and Chris Lawson, Jack and Sherry Morris; Grandchildren: Noah and Shelby Brothers, Brody and McKena Lawson, Ella and Karleigh Morris; Stepchildren: Michael and Pam Seay, Melanie Quillen; Stepgrandchildren: Laura Shelton, Rachel Seay, and Tyler Seay.
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Billy Ray Morris - 75 of Geraldine, passed away on Sunday, September 22 at Shepherd’s Cove Hospice. Funeral services were held at 11am on Wednesday, September 25 at Geraldine First Baptist Church with burial at DeKalb Memorial Gardens. Revs. Andy
Harold Eugene Irwin - 87 of Fort Payne, passed away on Tuesday, September 24. Funeral services will be held at 2pm on Saturday, September 28 at New Oregon Methodist Church with burial following in Fischer Cemetery.
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SCOREBOARD • WEEK FOUR •
Geraldine 49, New Hope 7 Fyffe 47, Asbury 6
Sylvania 27, Plainview 0 Collinsville 60, Ider 6 Alexandria 54, Crossville 0
Valley Head 52, Gaylesville 16 CCA 67, Brooklane 13
TIGERS SEEK REVENGE
PHOTO BY MARLA JONES
By Marla Jones Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com
VALLEY HEAD, Ala. — The Valley Head Tigers celebrated Homecoming with a 52-16 win over the Gaylesville Trojans in Class 1A, Region 7 play. Defeating their former Head Coach, Brian Knapp made the win sweeter. The Tigers took no time adding points to the scoreboard. On the first
play from scrimmage, Marlon Trinidad stampeded down for 72 yards for the score. The extra point attempt by Noah Hulgan was good giving the Tigers the 7-0 lead. The Trojans went three-and-out. With 9:30 remaining in the first, Jordan Burt sailed down the field, 50 yards on a quarterback keeper, making the score 13-0. Waylon Collins rumbled down the field, 53-yards for the score, giving
theTigers the 19-0 advantage. After another three-and-out, the Trojans punted. Tony Headrick blocked the punt. Gabriel Boozer grabbed the ball and sailed into the endzone with 4:24 remaining in the first. Bryson Morgan brought it in, 60 yards for the Tigers, making the score 33-0 at the end of the first quarter. Ian Blair intercepted the ball and ran it back 20 yards to start the
second quarter. Eian Bian brought it in from 35-yards out for the Valley Head score. The PAT by Hulgan was good, bringing the score to 40-0 with 9:39 remaining in the first half. Gaylesville failed to produce and turned the ball over on downs. The Tigers were first-andgoal on a 30-yard run by Collins. Bain scampered in from 2-yards out, bringing the score 46-0. Gaylesville scored before
the half on a 62-yard touchdown run. The Trojans went for two, making the score 46-8 at the end of the first half. Gaylesville started the second half with a 65-yard drive that resulted in a touchdown. The Trojans went for two, making the score 46-16. The Tigers scored late in the fourth quarter, when Bain stampeded down the field for 53 yards, to win
the game, 52-16 over the Gaylesville Trojans. This win gives the Tigers a 5-1 record and puts them 2-1 in region play. Bain led the Tigers with 103 yards and three touchdowns. Trinidad had 97 yards on four carries. Valley Head will travel to face the Ider Hornets (1-4 and 0-3 in region play) on Friday.
PANTHERS SQUASH THE HORNETS By Marla Jones Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com
PHOTO BY MARLA JONES
COLLINSVILLE, Ala. — The Collinsville Panthers defeated the Ider Hornets, 60-6 on Friday night. Collinsville scored 32 points in the first quarter on a safety, a field goal and four touchdowns. With 7:49 remaining in the first quarter, Kaleb Jones connected with Garrett Skelton on a 6-yard pass for the score. The kick by Jason Perez was good, giving the Panthers the early 7-0 lead. Skelton, scored again on a 38-yard pass from Jones. The Panthers went for two but were unsuccessful, making the score 13-0. Jones scored on a 61-yard interception return with 2:28 remaining in the first. The kick by Perez was good, giving the Panthers the 20-0 advantage. The Panthers tackled Seth Hawkins in the endzone
for a safety, bringing the score 22-0. Perez kicked a 34-yard field goal with :32 remaining to take the 25-0 lead. As the buzzer sounded to end the first quarter, Carmen Barkley scored on a 37-yard pass from Jones. The kick by Perez was good, and the Panthers went into the second quarter with the 32-0 lead. With 5:02 remaining in the second quarter, Michael Tucker galloped into the endzone on a 23-yard run for the score. Perez made the extra point to bring the score, 39-0. Marshall Hughes connected on a 26-yard pass to Tucker to score, the kick by Perez made the score, 46-0 with 1:33 remaining in the first half. In the third quarter, with 1:36 remaining, Hughes soared into the endzone from 9 yards out. The kick by junior, Oswaldo Marroquin was good. The Panthers went into the fourth quarter,
with the 53-0 advantage. Junior Seth Hawkins scored the only touchdown for the Ider Hornets with 4:09 remaining in the game, with a 1-yard dash into the endzone. The kick by Benjamin Klausen was good, making the score 53-7. To end the game, Jones connected with James DeBoard for a 50-touchdown pass. The kick by Gallegos made the final score, 60-7. This win gives Collinsville a (5-1) record and (2-1) in region play. Ider falls to (1-4) and (0-3) in region play. Kaleb Jones was 7-of-9 for 148 yards and scored on an interception. Michael Tucker had four receptions for 94 yards B and a touchdown. Garrett S m Skelton had two touchdowns and an interception. Collinsville will have — s this week off. Ider will B host the Valley Head M Tigers.
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DEVILS BBQ THE RAMS
PHOTO BY CHERYL BOYDSTON
By Marla Jones Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com
ASBURY, Ala. — The Class 2A top-ranked Fyffe Red Devils defeated the Asbury Rams in Class 2A Region 8 play, 47-6 on Friday night. With less than one minute clicked off the play clock, Ike Rowell
scored on an 64-yard run. Brody Dalton make the extra point attempt, giving the Red Devils the early 7-0 advantage. Two minutes later, Malachi Mize sailed into the endzone from 5-yards out. The kick by Dalton gave Fyffe the 14-0 lead. With 6:00 remaining in the first quarter,
Quarterback Zach Pryon connected with Justin Stiefel for a 40-yard touchdown, making the score 20-1. With 2:45 remaining in the first quarter, Eli Benefield stampeded down the field 57-yards to score. With :22 remaining in the opening quarter, Kyle Dukes brought it in from
19 yards. The kick by Yahir Balcazer gave the Red Devils the 34-0 lead, going into the second quarter. Will Stephens galloped down the field 44-yards to score once more before the half for the Red Devils. Fyffe went into the half with the 40-0 advantage.
Late in the third quarter, Asbury scored their lone touchdown of the night with a 55-yard run. The extra point failed, making the score 40-6. The Red Devils scored their final touchdown of the night on a 6-yard scramble into the endzone by
Brody Hicks. The PAT was good, giving the Red Devils the 47-6 win. Fyffe held the Asbury Rams to under 100 yards of total offense. The Red Devils rushed for over 345 yards on 31 carries. Fyffe (3-0,2-0 Region) will host the Plainview Bears (1-4, 0-3 region) on Friday night.
NO HOPE FOR NEW HOPE
By Amy Thrash Sports Reporter
amy@southerntorch.com GERALDINE, Ala. — The Geraldine Bulldogs defeated the New Hope Indians 49-7 in a Class 3A Region 7 matchup. In the first quarter with 6:17 remaining, Geraldines’ Anthony Baldwin dashed in the endzone from 3-yards out to score, The extra point was good giving the
Bulldogs the 7-0 lead. The Bulldogs scored once again with 1:25 left in the first quarter, when Austin King ran in a 6-yard touchdown, giving the Bulldogs the 14-0 advantage. In the second quarter King made his second touchdown of the night on a 5-yard run with 6:42 remaining in the first half. The kick by Jose Garcia was good, giving Geraldine the 21-0 lead. With 5:15 to go in the second, Kyle
Thackerson returned a punt for 62-yards, making the score 28-0. New Hope fumbled the kickoff return, and Geraldines’ Troy Willoughby recovered it. Thackerson dashed down the field with a 19-yard touchdown run making the score 35-0 with 3:45 remaining in the second. In the third quarter with 3:53 remaining Baldwin made a touchdown from 17-yards out giving the Bulldogs the
42-0 lead. Caleb Hall scored the final Geraldine touchdown of the night when he charged down the field with a 51-yard run to make the score 49-0 with :35 to go in the third. In the fourth quarter with 6:18 remaining in the game, the New Hope Indians scored their only touchdown of the night to make the final score 49-7. This Friday Geraldine will host the Sardis Lions for Homecoming.
PHOTO BY MARLA JONES
SAND MOUNTAIN SHOWDOWN
PHOTO BY KRISTEN BARNETT
By Marla Jones Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com
RAINSVILLE, Ala. — The Sylvania Rams shutout the Plainview Bears, 27-0 in the Sand Mountain Showdown on Friday night.
With 2:03 remaining in the first quarter, Sylvania Junior, Keenan Wilbanks intercepted a Noah White pass and returned it back 32-yards for a touchdown. The extra point by Jaxon Andrade
gave the Rams the 7-0 lead. In the second quarter, Gareth Anderson dashed into the endzone, from 6-yards out. The kick by Andrade gave the Rams the 14-0 advantage.
With :44 remaining in the first half, the Rams scored on a 53-yard connection from Brody Smith to Jordan Johnson. The kick by Andrade was good and the Rams carried the 21-0 lead into the half.
The second half was back and forth with Sylvania starting a drive that ended with 11:15 remaining in the game, on a 6-yard sprint into the endzone by Anderson. The PAT failed but gave the Rams their
first Class 3A, Region7, win of the season. Sylvania (3-1, 1-1) will host North Sand Mountain (3-1, 2-1) on Friday night. Plainview (1-4, 0-3) will travel to take on the Fyffe Red Devils (3-0,2-0).
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ALEXANDRIA CORNERSTONE SAILS
SHUTS OUT CROSSVILLE
OVER BROOKLANE
PHOTO BY ANN NELSON
By Marla Jones Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com PHOTO BY MARLA JONES
By Marla Jones, Sports Editor • marla@southerntorch.com CROSSVILLE, Ala. —The Crossville Lions fell to the Alexandria Valley Cubs, 54-0 on Friday night. In the first quarter, Crossville was driving down the field, but fumbled the ball. The Valley Cubs took advantage and scored with 8:38 remaining in the first. The extra point attempt was good, giving Alexandria the early 7-0 advantage. Alexandria went on to score two more touchdowns in the first quarter, to have the 21-0 advantage. In the second quarter, the Valley Cubs scored three unanswered touchdowns to broaden their lead to 41-0, going into the half. In their third quarter, the Cubs scored two more touchdowns to make the final score, Alexandria 54, Crossville Lions, 54-0. Crossville will host Springville (2-3, 0-3) for Homecoming this week.
RAINSVILLE, Ala. — The Cornerstone Christian Academy Eagles defeated Brooklane Baptist Academy, 67-13 on Friday night. On the second play of the game, Matt Johnson caught a 67-yard pass from Lucas Hale. The extra point failed but gave the Eagles the early 6-0 advantage. Brooklane answered back with 7:39 remaining in the first, making the score 7-6. Late in the first, Hale connected
with Layne Fortner to put the Eagles up 12-7. In the second quarter, Cornerstone blocked a punt and Fortner scored from 2-yards out to give the Eagles the 19-7 advantage. With 7:32 remaining in the first half, Brooklane scored their final touchdown of the night from 30-yards out. . With 6:32 remaining in the second quarter, Israel Phillips scored on a 55-yard stampede down the field. Cornerstone scored two more times before the half. One on a 38-yard connection from Hale to Fortner and the second on
a 50-yard gallop down the field by Phillips. The Eagles started the second half with a connection from Hale to Eli Carter. Carter scored again on an interception, running it in from 27 yards out, to broaden the Eagle lead to 55-13. Cornerstone scored on a 47-yard connection from Hale to Fortner. Tristan Johnson scored from 47-yards out before the game was called on a 50-point mercy rule. The Cornerstone Christian Academy Eagles will host Victory Millbrook this week.
Geraldine Homecoming Court Crossville Homecoming Court PHOTO BY BENTLEY GRAY PHOTOGRAPHY
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PICTURED (Front, L to R): Stormie Hyatt (junior), Gracie Boyd (sophomore), Brooklyn Bryant (freshman), Lilly Boyd (8th), Madeline Beck (7th). (Back, L to R): Isabel Lara (senior), Lea Freeman (senior) and Chelsea Banks (senior).
PICTURED (L to R): Lesly Barokas Garcia, Tonya Corona, Marissa Diaz (Freshmen); Lizeth Garcia, Riley Jones and Kiya Spence (Sophomores); Ximena Chairez, Renee Cirillo, Jazmine Pantoja (Juniors); Karly Bankston, America Lira, and Jareny Lopez (Seniors).
Ider Homecoming Court CCA Homecoming Chanceries PHOTO BY CHERYL BOYDSTON
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PICTURED (L to R): Briauna Porter (7th), Aubree Chapman (8th), Hanna Stevens (9th), Delaney Sewell (10th), Erin Pruett (11th), Kensie Mays (12th), Zara Hudgens (12th), Sadie Heard (12th) and Faith Leverett (12th).
PICTURED: Emily Stallings and Brady Peek (The Potter's House), Miracle Twilley and Grady Camp (House of Zion), Belle Oliver and Matthew Ferguson (Ravenwood), and Abram Peek and Kelly Nelson (House of Elisha).
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