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• Fourth Round Bound • Collinsville Tames the Herd

• A Moment with Megan: Take the Time this Week to Give Thanks!

• Aderholt: It's Time to Pass USCMA • Inside the Statehouse with Steve Flowers

• DeKalb Bands Unite for Bicentennial • Check out our Upcoming Events calendar!

Rematch of the Year

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By Marla Jones Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com DeKALB COUNTY, Ala. — Footballs fans will receive a double helping of football this holiday weekend. While most are debating who will win the

Iron Bowl, local football fans will be enjoying two DeKalb County teams as they battle for the win on Friday, in the Class 2A Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) State Semifinals.

The Number 1 ranked Fyffe Red Devils (13-0) will host the number 2 ranked

Collinsville Panthers (12-1) on Friday night. The two teams are familiar opponents. They faced each other in the regular season on September 13.

This resulted in Collinsville’s only loss of the 2019 season, with a score of 24-3.

In comparison, Fyffe

has the upper hand against Collinsville, with a 39-18-1 record. They have won the AHSAA Class 2A State Championship in 2014, 2016, and 2018. Fyffe has only allowed their opponents to score 36 points against them.

Collinsville has had an outstanding record this

season. The Panthers have outscored their opponents 540-158. This is their first time, making it to the semifinals since the playoff bracket was changed to five games.

Records can be thrown out the window when you are in such a highly contested contest. Just like

in the Iron Bowl, it's not over until the time clock reaches 0:00.

The winner of Friday’s matchup will advance to face the winner of the Leroy (11-2) and Reeltown (12-1) matchup in the AHSAA Class 2A State Championship at Auburn University.

Owen Receives Humanitarian Award Commission Remembers Big John

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By Marla Jones Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Last week during a Country Music Association (CMA) Board reception,

ALABAMA frontman and CMA Hall of Famer Randy Owen received the CMA Foundation Humanitarian Award. “I’m truly surprised and grateful for this award,� said Owen.

“Hopefully, this will inspire other artists to follow their hearts to help the down and out, the helpless and especially sick children and

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FORT PAYNE, Ala. — The DeKalb County Commission held their regularly scheduled meeting on November 26.

The Commission expressed their deepest sympathy regarding the loss of Lowndes County Sheriff “Big John� Williams.

Williams was killed in the line of duty at a gas station on Saturday night

by William Chase Johnson.

Johnson, 18, is the son of a sheriff’s duty in neighboring Montgomery County. Details of the

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shooting are unclear but witnesses say Sheriff “Big John� was shot in the head while asking Johnson why his music was so loud at a gas station. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency is currently investigating the shooting.

On Monday, Johnson appeared in court. The process took less than five

minutes with no bond set in the case. Johnson is being housed in the Elmore County Jail.

In other business, the Commission: • Approved the hire of Savannah WIllingham in Dispatch to replace Brian Folsem as recommended

by DeKalb County Chief Deputy, Brad Gregg. • Adopted the 2020 Holiday Calendar which will coincide with State holidays.

The Commission will only meet once next month on December 10. The meeting will begin at 10am in the DeKalb County Activities Building.

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Owen, who was surprised with the award by radio veteran Lon Helton, is the founder of the Country Cares for St. Jude Kids program. It is one of the most successful fundraising campaigns in the history of radio, raising over $875 million for the St. Jude Children’s Hospital.

The CMA Foundation Humanitarian Award recognizes an individual who has served as a humanitarian through community leadership, financial support, personal volunteerism and advocacy. The individual honored has evidenced commitment to

worthwhile causes that are important to the Country Music Association and the country music community.

In addition to founding Country Cares, Owen is involved with many other charitable endeavors, including: June Jam festivals, Alabama Sheriffs Boys Ranch summer camps, celebrity golf tournaments, and tornado/ hurricane benefits.

ALABAMA also participated in a hurricane benefit in 2017, supporting the victims of Hurricane Harvey, Irma and Maria.

The event raised $40 million and drew five former U.S. presidents to attend: Barack Obama, Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, George H.W. Bush, and Jimmy Carter.

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Local Athletes Go the Distance

By Southern Torch Staff DeKALB COUNTY, Ala. — Northeast Alabama Community College participated this past weekend in the Alabama Community College System’s effort to promote the continuous beautification of the state by picking up trash on College Road. The Alabama Community College System joined the state’s bicentennial efforts by leading this initiative.

Community colleges in the state were encouraged by the ACCS to adopt projects during the month of November that promote the mission of ALABAMA 200 to support, create, and execute events and activities that commemorate the stories of our people, place and path of statehood.

More than forty trash bags were collected by the NACC Rotaract Club, community members, campus faculty and staff. Rotaract Club sponsor, Keith McBride led the group on Saturday morning. Within three hours, the group successfully completed their one-mile goal. “Clean Home Alabama is a positive mission that helps conserve our state. The ACCS encourages all residents to celebrate Alabama’s 200th anniversary of statehood by adopting a community project,� stated NACC President Dr. David Campbell. “We had great support this weekend and all involved did a fantastic job.�

Volunteers interested in participating can visit the Alabama Community College System’s website at www. accs.edu.

For additional college information, go to www.nacc. edu or download our free App at the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. Follow NACC on social media.

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By Southern Torch Staff DeKALB COUNTY, Ala. — Two local athletes signed their letters of intent to continue their careers at the collegiate level.

Geraldine High School Senior Jake Peppers (top) signed a D1 scholarship to play baseball for the Jacksonville State University Gamecocks!

Crossville High School Senior Breanna Fortenberry (bottom) has signed her intent to play softball with the University of West Alabama.

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DeKalb Bands Unite for Bicentennial

PICTURED: Geraldine students Cleo Salazar, Maegan Womack, Fyffe Band Director Bo Esposite, Sylvania Band Director Patrick Roszell, Geraldine Band Director Lauren Lingerfelt Roszell, Ider Band Director Brandon Terrell, State Representative Kerry Rich, StateFarm Agents David Majors and Felicia Mitchell, Geraldine students Kalee Kuykendall and Kylee Kuykendall, and Geraldine High School Principal Jason Mayfield. (Zach Hester | Southern Torch)

By Zach Hester Reporter zach@southerntorch.com DeKALB COUNTY, Ala. — For the first time, several DeKalb County bands are uniting for a performance outside of the county.

Students representing the Crossville (25 students), Fyffe (18), Geraldine (18), Ider (23), Plainview (23), and Sylvania (13) bands will combine forces for a special trip to Montgomery to perform as part of the Alabama Bicentennial

Celebration. The band will march in the Bicentennial Parade on Saturday, December 14.

“We are so excited to be able to be coming together and forming a mass band. It shows the building up of and the unity of the DeKalb County

bands,” said Ider Band Director Brandon Terrell.

The DeKalb County band will be performing an arrangement by Sylvania Band Director Patrick Roszell.

Last week, State Farm generously donated $2,500 towards the band’s

overnight trip to the state capital.

“We are looking forward to the opportunity to highlight the band programs of the DeKalb County School System and giving these students this much-deserved honor,” said Geraldine Band

Director Lauren Lingerfelt Roszell. “We are especially grateful for the support of our many sponsors for making this possible.”

The Bicentennial Parade will begin at 10am on December 14. For more information, please visit alabama200.org.

County Schools and NACC retired education employees are invited and encouraged to attend.

nativity scene on Saturday, December 7 from 5pm to 7pm and Sunday, December 8 from 5pm to 7pm. All are welcome to attend!

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!

Veterans meets the 2nd Monday of each month at Burnt Church at 6pm in Sylvania.

Every Monday, Sons of Confederate Veterans - The Sons of Confederate

Every Wednesday, Parents of Addicted Loved Ones - A new support

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.

CHRISTMAS PARADES December 7, 2019 Crossville, 5pm Fyffe, 12pm Geraldine, 2pm Ider, 1pm Rainsville, 11am Sylvania, 2pm Valley Head, 10am December 9, 2019 Fort Payne, 6pm December 14, 2019 Collinsville, 6pm

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.

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.

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

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December 1, The Farm Hands at Five Points - The Farm Hands, the Gospel Band of the Year, will be making a tour stop on Sunday, December 1 at 10:30am at Five Points Baptist Church. The church is located at 1696 County Road 782, Ider, Ala. An offering will be taken.

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December 6, DERA Meeting - The DeKalb Education Retirees Association (DERA) will meet on Friday morning, December 6 at Kelly's Kitchen in Rainsville at 10am with retired educator and author Jane Simpson as the guest speaker.

Donations in cash or wish list items will be collected for the Ft. Payne Children's Advocacy Center. All Ft. Payne City Schools, DeKalb

December 6, A Swingin' Christmas by NACC Music - NACC Music Department invites you to attend their Swingin Christmas Concert. NACC Band, Chorus, and Encore! in the Lyceum. The event will begin at 6:30pm.

December 7-8, Victory Baptist Church Christmas Program - Victory Baptist Church, located on Marshall Road in Rainsville, will hold a live

December 15, Janet Paschal at FBC Rainsville - Janet Paschal, member of the Gospel Hall of Fame and frequent guest on the Gaither Homecoming Tour, will be performing a Christmas Concert at Rainsville First Baptist Church on Sunday night, December 15 at 6pm. For more information, visit www.rainsvillefirst.com or call 256-638-3141.

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THANKFUL

By Megan Blansit ST Columnist

This following article was previously published in the Thanksgiving 2016 edition of Southern Torch.

It was requested that we share this great article by Torch Faith Contributor Megan Blansit with all of you once again.

Thanksgiving is among us and I don’t know about you, but I am super excited. Who doesn’t love family time AND food? ‌ Mom’s sweet potato casserole, my crockpot chicken and dressing (don’t knock it ’til you try it,) corn casserole, pecan pies.. okay, I’ll stop now before our mouths start watering. When I think about the holidays, Thanksgiving in particular, I think of a big table full of food and great family conversations amongst each other.

However, we can’t just snap our fingers and food appear, right? If you can do that, consider yourself having a super power. Preparing a

family meal takes preparation; preparation that often goes unnoticed. It is the same as Christ! He is continually preparing something for you, as well as preparing you for something, yet it goes unnoticed. I would dare to say we point our finger at Him as if we are forgotten. But just think, great things often take TIME. If someone cooked an entire Thanksgiving meal in 15 minutes, I would probably be a little leery. I also imagine my taste buds would be disappointed. I honestly can’t think of one time that I have been disappointed by a gift Christ has given me.

Sure, I may have had to wait weeks, months, or even years but it has ALWAYS been worth the wait. I don’t know about you, but I don't want half a Thanksgiving meal, and I for sure don’t want half of what God has for me. I would rather wait and see the entire blessing come to fruition; I pray you would do the same.

So I have talked about how Christ loves to give great gifts, yes, I repeat He LOVES giving to his children. But how often do we give anything back to Him? If you haven't realized it by now, I am a visual person, so let's use our imagination for a second. I imagine all of us sitting at a huge rectangular table with Christ sitting at the head of it. He has prepared a full course meal and our plates are literally overflowing with delicious food. It’s the best food we have ever eaten! Then, I glance at Jesus and his plate is empty. We’ve given nothing to Him, yet He has given everything to

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developing lung cancer.

About 80-90% of all lung cancer deaths can be linked to cigarette smoking, according to the CDC. However, smokers are not the only individuals who can develop the disease. About 20% of lung cancer cases develop in people who have never smoked a cigarette. It is important to be aware of the avoidable risk factors but know, in some cases, it is genetic. Preventable risk factors include: • Smoking: Not only cigarettes, but pipes and cigars as well. • Secondhand smoke: Do your best to avoid being around smoke.

Secondhand smoke is as harmful as smoking yourself. • Exposure to radon: This dangerous gas can become trapped inside houses and buildings. It causes about 20,000 cases of lung cancer in the U.S. each year, according to the EPA, so it’s imperative to

remind you Isaiah 55:1, “Come, all you who are thirsty, come to the waters‌â€? Christ is the well that will never run dry, but friend, He won’t make you “drink.â€?

Psalms 34:8 says, “ Taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the one who takes refuge in him.�

The awesome thing is, is that Christ invites everyone to His table.

Anyone can come and feast- those who are weary, hurting, happy, guilty, etc. Some of us could be missing out on the best parts of our life because we aren’t sitting at the right “table.� So, friend, as we enter into

the holidays, I challenge you to not only fill up on Christ, but “fill up his plate� as well, by giving him your worship, prayer, and devotion. In closing, as we enter into this Thanksgiving holiday, I pray we all take time to reflect on what we have to be thankful for. In the good moments and the bad, Christ promises to never leave us, and for that I am forever thankful. Have a blessed Thanksgiving!

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FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in men and women.

Almost 143,000 individuals have died from the disease this year, according to estimates from the American Cancer Society. More people die of lung cancer than colon, breast, and prostate cancers combined each year. It has a high mortality rate because people are often diagnosed once the cancer has spread outside of the lungs.

It’s important to know the warning signs and schedule a screening as soon as suspect an issue.

See a doctor if you are experiencing any of the following: • A persistent cough that worsens over time • Shortness of breath and/or wheezing • Chest discomfort or pain • Trouble breathing, swallowing and hoarseness • Blood in mucus • Unexplainable weight loss • Feeling very tired and/or loss of appetite • Swelling in the face and/or veins in the neck Smoking cigarettes is the biggest risk factor for

us. Can we let that sink in? Are some of us guilty? Do we go about our day consumed with telling God want we need or want and don’t give Him anything? I will echo my first sentence, Christ finds such joy in giving to us and will keep doing so even when we have sinned and even if we don’t give him anything in return. I’ve often found that Christ just wants our love, which includes quality time. He loves when we spend time with Him in prayer, read His Word, or sing songs of worship to Him. Maybe you’re reading this and your “plate� from Christ looks empty. Friend, I would

get your home checked. • Exposure to certain substances: Asbestos, arsenic, chromium, nickel, beryllium, cadmium, tar and soot all increase the risk of lung cancer. People who encounter these substances in the workplace need to take precautions such as wearing face masks and ensuring appropriate ventilation.

The best lung cancer outcomes occur when it is identified early. DeKalb Regional Medical Center encourages you to talk to your doctor about a lung cancer screening if you are between 55 and 80 years old, have a history of heavy smoking, are currently a heavy smoker or are a former heavy smoker who quit less than 15 years ago.

For more information about scheduling a screening, call 256-845-3150 or visit DeKalbAnytime.com for primary care physicians in your area.

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POLITICS

Inside The Aderholt: It's Time for Statehouse Congress to Pass the USCMA

By Steve Flowers, ST Columnist

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Qualifying has ended and the players are in place for next year’s elections. It is a Presidential year. It is up in the air as to who will be the Democratic presidential standard bearer. President Donald Trump will be the Republican nominee.

It is a foregone conclusion that Trump will carry Alabama next November. In fact, it would be safe to say that all statewide Republican candidates on the ballot will win next year. When it comes to national and statewide contests in the Heart of Dixie, we are a one state party. If you want to win a state or U.S. Senate race in Alabama, you have to run as a Republican.

Therefore, winning next year’s March 3 Primary is tantamount to election in the state. That means the election is less than four months away. There will be a little holiday lull between now and the first of the year.

However, when January and the new year begin campaigns will begin going full steam ahead.

The premier contest will be for the U.S. Senate and two open Congressional seats. I will address those federal races in a separate column next week.

The most important positions, along with the federal races, will be for posts on our state Supreme Court and our Courts of Civil and Criminal Appeals. There are two seats on each of these three tribunals on the ballot. Most of the judges up for election are incumbents and either have no opposition or only token opponents.

Former Houston County Circuit Judge, Brad Mendheim, will win election to a full six-year term on the State Supreme Court without opposition. The very popular presiding judge for the Court of Civil Appeals, Bill Thompson, will be anointed without opposition for another six year stint. Bill has done an outstanding job on this court for decades. He even looks like a judge.

Judge Beth Kellum has done an exemplary job in her post on the State Court of Criminal Appeals. She probably will be reelected to another term. She has two opponents – Jill Ganus and Will Smith. It does not hurt that she was born and raised in Tuscaloosa.

The Druid City seems to have an inordinate number of statewide officeholders. Tuscaloosa has a lot of voters, but it seems to be more than that. It is as though the Black Warrior River spawns them.

Judge Mary Windom of Mobile will more than likely win another six year term on the Court of Criminal Appeals. She has an opponent Melvin Hasting.

There will be a contested race for a place on the State Court of Civil Appeals. The very popular Scott Donaldson is retiring. By the way, Scott is from Tuscaloosa and served on the bench there before being elected to the State Court. There will be a spirited race for his seat between Shelby County State Representative Matt Fridy and Birmingham Lawyer Phillip Bahakel.

The most hotly contested race on the March 3 Primary ballot will be between State Senator Cam Ward and incumbent Greg Shaw for Shaw’s seat on the State Supreme Court. Shaw has done a good job on the High Tribunal and is considered a solid conservative, pro-business judge. Ward has been on a fast and successful track in the state legislature. He hails from Shelby County and has been a high-profile State Senator for several terms. He is 48 and a very gregarious and tenacious campaigner.

It is doubtful that the business groups that primarily fund these State Supreme Court races will abandon the solid but quiet Shaw. However, these same groups may be reluctant to not cover their bets with Ward. In addition, the plaintiff trial lawyers have found a way to funnel money quietly to these races.

Popular PSC President, Twinkle Andress Cavanaugh, will be reelected. Twinkle is known and respected as one of Alabama’s most conservative leaders. She has a token opponent who is part of a left wing California-like liberal group.

Huntsville’s outstanding mayor, Tommy Battle, will be up for reelection in that city’s August, 2020 mayoral race.

Battle will be a prohibitive favorite to win reelection to a third term.

Battle ran a respectable second to Kay Ivey in the 2018 Governor’s race. During that contest I asked him why in the world would he trade being mayor of Huntsville for being Governor of Alabama? Huntsville is poised to be the fastest growing and most prosperous metropolitan area, not only in Alabama and the South, but in the nation during the next decade.

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Contributed by Robert Aderholt U.S. Representative (AL) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Even though House Democrats have been focused on impeachment, the Trump administration is well along the path to improving our trade policies with Canada and Mexico, two of our most critical trading partners, by replacing the nearly 25-year old North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) with the United States-MexicoCanada Agreement (USMCA). This effort involved significant negotiation to modernize and rebalance the outdated NAFTA agreement to ensure American employers, workers, and communities benefit from an improved, 21st Century trade agreement that helps us compete on a level playing field.

This agreement includes important improvements to NAFTA to strengthen the U.S. economy and industry sectors, such as our auto industry and agricultural interests. Not only does this proposed agreement improve upon existing

NAFTA obligations, it includes important new provisions on digital trade and data transfer that were not considered in the 1994 NAFTA negotiation. By working to update and improve our agreements with critical trading partners, the administration is ensuring these agreements are rebalanced to address the current needs of our economy and drive future growth.

Coming from a state which had more than $7 billion in exports to Mexico and Canada in 2017, and in which the agriculture and auto industries are an important driver of economic development, I recognize the benefit this agreement will have on our local communities in Alabama.

According to the April 2019 U.S. International Trade Commission report on USMCA, the provisions related to autos are estimated to increase U.S. production of automotive parts and employment in the sector. By expanding upon NAFTA with higher regional value content requirements, and adding other requirements,

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USMCA will help the growing automobile manufacturing sector in Alabama and across the country.

Our agricultural sector and our farmers should also benefit greatly under the USMCA through provisions which strengthen market access for American producers.

These provisions include the elimination of unfairly low-priced Canadian dairy products and the Canadian grain grading system which discriminates against U.S. wheat. Additionally, as a representative of one of the largest poultry producing districts in the nation, I fully recognize the importance of USMCA provisions providing U.S. poultry producers access for chicken and egg exports.

Despite these significant improvements, some have

withheld support for the final agreement saying it does not go far enough.

Our trade partners are moving forward to implement this new agreement. However, some would rather reopen the agreement to include measures such as additional provisions on environmental protection and labor practices. These desires are despite the inclusion of the strongest environmental protections within USMCA of any trade agreement in U.S. history, and the inclusion of a labor chapter in the USMCA that includes the strongest fully enforceable labor obligations of any U.S. trade agreement.

This isn’t, and shouldn’t be, about politics. This is about working to secure and promote American prosperity for the next generation. I think NAFTA needs to be changed. So, I support this new agreement, believing it will have a positive impact on U.S. trade, both with USMCA partners and with the rest of the world.

It is time for Congress to act on these interests without delay.

DEATH NOTICES CORNER STONE James Hoffmeister - 83 of Cambridge, N.Y., passed away on Tuesday, November 19. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Howard Edward Stewart - 73 of Dawson, passed away on Friday, November 22. Funeral services were held on Sunday, November 24 at Welcome Grove Cemetery.

Burial with military honors followed.

Linda Gayle Smith - 74 of Henagar, passed away on Friday, November 22 at her residence.

Funeral services were held on Sunday, November 24 at Corner Stone Funeral Chapel with burial in Concord Cemetery.

Mark Steven Wilson - 53 of Gaylesville, passed away on Friday, November 22. Funeral services were held on Tuesday, November 26 at WT Wilson Funeral Chapel with burial in Moseley Cemetery in Broomtown.

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Geneva Eakins - 76 of Scottsboro, passed away on Friday, November 22.

Funeral services were held on Monday, November 25 at New Canaan Cemetery with burial to follow.

Lillie Jeanette Jolley - 82 of Crossville, passed away on Friday, November 22. Funeral services were held on Sunday, November 24 at Crossville Memorial Chapel with burial in DeKalb Memorial Gardens.

W.T. WILSON Nancy Fay Brewer - 89 of Rainsville, passed away on Thursday, November 21. A graveside service was held on Friday, November 22 at Fuller Cemetery.

Bobby Lee Johnson - 79 of Union Grove, passed away on Thursday, November 21. Funeral services were held on Sunday, November 24 at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery with burial to follow.

Dorcus Marie Smith - 71 of Rainsville, passed away on Sunday, November 24. Funeral

services will be held on Saturday, November 30 at WT Wilson Funeral Chapel with burial following in New Canaan Cemetery.

James D. Painter - 89 of Crossville, passed away on Monday, November 25.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, November 30 at WT Wilson Funeral Chapel.

WILSON Doyle Dobbs - 88 of Fort Payne, passed away on Monday, November 25. Funeral services were held on Wednesday, November 27 at Wilson Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Walker’s

Chapel Cemetery with military honors.

CROSSVILLE Roger Dale Brown 64 of Sylvania, passed away on Sunday, November 24. Funeral services were held on Tuesday, November 26 at Rainsville Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Wesley’s Chapel Cemetery.

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SCOREBOARD THIS FRIDAY AT 7PM...FOURTH ROUND BOUND!

FYFFE (13-0) VS COLLINSVILLE (12-1)

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Collinsville Tames the Herd

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By Marla Jones, Sports Editor • marla@southerntorch.com FYFFE, Ala. — The Fyffe Red Devils defeated the Red Bay Tigers, 45-6 in the quarterfinals of the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) Class 2A State Playoffs on Friday night.

Red Bay received the opening kickoff but Fyffe held them, forcing them to punt. On second down and with 8:34 remaining in the first quarter, Ike Rowell took it to the house from 55 yards out. The kick by Brody Dalton gave the Red Devils the 7-0 lead.

With 7:53 remaining in the second quarter, Fyffe scored on a 17-yard run by Rowell.

Dalton added the extra point. With 4:30 remaining in the second, Kyle Dukes stampeded in from 19-yards out. The kick by Dalton gave the Red Devils the 21-0 advantage. With 1:00 remaining in the second quarter, Zach Pyron connected with Hunter Gillilan on a 12-yard pass to take the 28-0 lead. With :45 seconds remaining in the first half, Stiefel intercepted the ball on the 22-yard line. As time was expiring in the first half, Dalton kicked a 22-yard field goal to go into intermission with the 31-0 advantage.

The Red Devils received the second-half kickoff. Nine plays and 55-yards later, Pyron scored from 1-yard out on a quarterback keeper to take the 38-0 lead. Three plays later, Rowell intercepted the ball and returned it 18 yards. Mize carried five of the eight snaps to score on a 1-yard dash into the endzone with 26.9 remaining in the third to give Fyffe the 45-0 lead.

Red Bay put their only points on the board with 4:50 remaining in the game, scoring on a 37-yard touchdown run, to make the final 45-6. “I thought our guys really played physical Friday night against Red Bay and I was proud of them for their efforts. It was a bad night, weather-wise, but we kept our focus,� said Fyffe Head Coach Paul Benefield.

The Fyffe Red Devils (13-0) will host the Collinsville Panthers (12-1) at LongRidgeway Stadium on Friday. At their last meeting on September 13, the Red Devils defeated the Panthers, 24-3. Fyffe has only allowed their competitors 36 points this season, to be ranked the number one scoring defense in all classifications. Fyffe has won 28 straight games and celebrated Coach Paul Benefield’s 250th win at Fyffe and his 295th win overall against on Friday. Collinsville has won the last nine games since their meeting on September 13. “Collinsville has a great football team and it should be a very competitive game as a semi final game should be,� concluded Benefield. “There is only four teams left and everyone is a contender for the Class 2A title.�

COLLINSVILLE, Ala. — The Collinsville Panthers defeated the North Sand Mountain Bisons 37-28 on Friday night in the third round of the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) State Playoffs.

With 6:03 remaining in the first quarter, North Sand Mountain put the first points on the board with a 2-yard pass connection by quarterback Landon Green. The kick was good, giving the Bisons the 7-0 lead. Collinsville answered back as Malachi Orr stampeded down the field for 19-yards to score.

The kick by Jason Perez, tied the game 7-7 with 4:50 remaining in the opening quarter. With 2:42 remaining in the first, the Bisons scored on a 36-yard pass connection. The extra point attempt was good and the Bisons took the 14-7 lead.

Collinsville scored back-to-back touchdowns in the second quarter. One with 10:29 remaining, on a 1-yard dash into the endzone by Michael Tucker.

The kick by Perez was

good. The second touchdown by Collinsville was on a 5-yard stampede into the endzone, also by Tucker. The kick by Perez gave the Panthers the 21-14 lead. North Sand Mountain scored their lone touchdown of the second quarter on a 39-yard pass connection. The point after attempt was good, tying the game at 21-21. The Bisons held the Panthers on their next possession, forcing a 39-yard field goal with 0:19 remaining in the first half. The field goal was good by Perez, giving the Panthers the 24-21 advantage going into intermission.

Collinsville controlled the third quarter of the game, scoring on a 1-yard quarterback keeper by Kaleb Jones with 6:42 remaining in the third quarter. The Panthers went for two but were stopped by the Bisons, making the score 30-21.

North Sand Mountain answered back with 5:13 remaining in the game on a 17-yard pass connection for the score. The kick was good, cutting into the Panther advantage, 30-28.

With 2:45 remaining in the game, Jones returned a Pick 6, 26-yards for the

touchdown. The kick by Perez made the final score, 37-28.

Michael Tucker led the Panthers with 23 rushes for 134 yards, two touchdowns and two pass receptions for 25 yards. He had a 47-yard kickoff return that set up a 31-yard drive to tie the game 14-14 in the second quarter. “I am so proud of our guys. They played so hard.

We have twelve seniors and our offensive line has been starting for four years. I thought they gave us some stability tonight,� said Collinsville Head Coach Ernie Willingham. “This year, we are concentrating on playing hard and taking care of business.�

This win, the ninth in the row for Collinsville, advances the Panthers to the AHSAA semifinals where they will face a familiar foe, the Fyffe Red Devils. In their last meeting, Fyffe won the challenge, 24-3 and the Panthers are looking for revenge.

Collinsville will travel as they take on the Fyffe Red Devils at LongRidgeway Stadium on Friday.

Geraldine Falls in the Quarterfinals

By Marla Jones Sports Editor

marla@southerntorch.com GERALDINE, Ala. — The Piedmont Bulldogs defeated the Geraldine Bulldogs, 33-7 in the quarterfinals of the Class 3A Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) State Playoffs.

Piedmont had a long methodical opening drive and scored with 6:33 remaining in the first. The point after attempt was good, giving them the 7-0 advantage. On Piedmont’s second possession, they

scored with 4:19 remaining in the first to take the 14-0 lead.

After a Geraldine fumble, Piedmont took over on their own 19.

Piedmont scored their

third touchdown of the night on a quarterback keeper. The point after attempt failed. With :06 remaining in the first half, Piedmont scored to end the first half with the 26-0

advantage.

To start the third quarter, Geraldine intercepted the ball but could not benefit from the good fortune. At the end of three, the score remained

26-0.

With 9:12 remaining in the fourth quarter, Piedmont scored their final touchdown of the night.

Anthony Baldwin scored for the Geraldine Bulldogs

with 3:51 remaining in the game. The point after attempt was good, making the final score of the night, 33-7.

Geraldine had 154 yards for the night.

Anthony Baldwin led the Bulldogs with 36 yards and one touchdown on 12 carries. He also made an interception. Davey Graham went 5-for-10 on the night for 73 yards. Kyle Thackerson had four catches for a total off 55 yards.

The Geraldine Bulldogs finished their 2019 season with a 8-5 record.

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