By Joseph M. Morgan RAINSVILLE, Ala.—The Rainsville City Council voted last week to end a 30+year relationship with the city’s bank, First Bank of the South, following news that the bank…
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Geraldine City Council update, May 2, 2016
By Staff Reports tyler@southerntorch.com GERALDINE, Ala. — The Geraldine town Council met on May 3 for their regular monthly meeting. Councilman Stanley Rooks began by asking that the minutes be revised…
Sylvania graduate Jennifer Sweeting awarded NACC scholarship
Congratulations to Jennifer Sweeting of the Sylvania High School Class of 2016 for receiving an academic scholarship to Northeast Alabama Community College! She plans to major in Elementary Education and played…
DeKalb offers multiple farmers markets
By Tyler Pruett tyler@southerntorch.com The end of spring and the beginning of summer means the start of community farmer’s markets. Alabama has seen thriving local markets emerge over the last few…
Upcoming events for the week of 5/20
May 20-21: Vintage Pickin’ Barn Sale - at White Oaks Farm in Fyffe May 20 at 1 p.m. to May 21 at 4 p.m. May 21: Main Street Block Party at…
Isa is a bit weird
By Dr. John E. Morgan Pastor–Collinsville Baptist Church Isa Lake. Yellowstone Park is full of weird stuff. Geysers (yes, including Old Faithful). Don’t see those around here. Huge pools of bubbling…
“First Five”: A Real Life Lesson from King Jehoshaphat
By Lucas Pruett Hello Southern Torch Audience! Lucas Pruett here and I can not wait to share some truth with you guys on a weekly basis. If you ever have questions,…
Do Not Sacrifice the Rule for the Exception
DeKalb Sen. Phil Williams weighs in on Obama transgender directive Guest Editorial By Sen. Phil Williams Across our nation there is a deafening debate about the “rights” of those who claim…