By Dr. John E. Morgan Pastor–Collinsville Baptist Church Gloria and I were in Cairo. It was 1999, and we were two weeks into our first trip to the Holy Land, a…
Day: March 4, 2016
The Spot rolls out new food trailer
By Tyler Pruett FORT PAYNE, Ala.— One of Dekalb County’s favorite coffee shops and eateries is happy to announce they will be expanding and going mobile. The Spot, located on the…
The “SEC Primary” delivers on expectations
By Tyler Pruett tyler@southerntorch.com ALABAMA, USA— This presidential primary was one unlike any other in recent memory for our state. Alabama saw visits from every major candidate of both parties. While…
Senate Passes Balanced $1.8 Billion General Fund Budget Framework
Proposal contains no new taxes, provides near-level funding for every state agency By Joseph M. Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com MONTGOMERY, Ala. — The Alabama Senate passed a lean $1.8 billion budget this week…
Senate establishes Minimum Wage Uniformity
Senator Waggoner says that creating predictability and consistency helps economic growth By Tyler Pruett tyler@southerntorch.com MONTGOMERY, Ala.— The Alabama Senate acted this week to encourage economic growth and job creation by…
Sen. Phil Williams endorses Marco Rubio for president
Guest editorial by Alabama Sen. Phil Williams The following editorial was submitted one day prior to Alabama’s Super Tuesday Primary By: Alabama Sen. Phil Williams EVERY VOTE COUNTS….EVERY SINGLE ONE. HERE…
Heartbreaking Loss for the Ider Lady Hornets
By Marla Jones, Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com R.C. Hatch 59, Ider 57 BIRMINGHAM, Ala.—The Ider Lady Hornets were defeated 59-57 by The R.C. Hatch Bobcats in the AHSAA Class 2A, State Semifinals…
Section Lions fall to Lanett Panthers
By Marla Jones, Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com Lanett 72, Section 59 BIRMINGHAM, Ala.—The No. 4 ranked Section Lions were defeated by No. 1 Lanett Panthers 72-59 in the Class 2A State Tournament…