By: Joseph M. Morgan FORT PAYNE, Ala.—The Crossings at Fort Payne will begin a major construction project soon to welcome a big-time name in restaurants to Fort Payne for the very first time,…
Month: July 2016
Who Are You?
By Lucas Pruett Last night, I started reading one of the most impactful books I have ever picked up. It is called Victory Over the Darkness. If you get one thing…
Rainsville Veterans memorial to be completed by Veteran's Day
Featured image: A groundbreaking ceremony will be held next week to begin construction of the Rainsville Veterans’ Memorial. By Tyler Pruett Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. — Rainsville resident Derek Rosson first…
1996 Atlanta Olympics—As Good as Gold
By Dr. John E. Morgan Pastor–Collinsville Baptist Church Twenty years ago we were all excited about the Olympics being in our back yard in Atlanta. As I worked at the Olympic…
Gerald “Red” Taylor seeks re-election to Fort Payne Council
By Tyler Pruett Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala.—Councilman Gerald “Red” Taylor recently announced that he would be seeking re-election on Aug. 23 to the Fort Payne City Council. If re-elected,…
Donna G. Jones announces run for Collinsville City Council
By: Joseph M. Morgan Editor and Publisher joseph@southerntorch.com COLLINSVILLE, Ala.—Collinsville High School (CHS) educator Donna G. Jones recently announced her intent to run for the Collinsville City Council, District 2. Mrs.…
New restaurant in Rainsville, Roadside Que, hosts ribbon cutting
Roadside 'Que, a new restaurant at 2842 Main Street East in Rainsville hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony this week. The restaurant is near Highway 35 and OLD Hwy 35 in Rainsville…
Tom Hale qualifies for Sylvania Town Council run
By Tyler Pruett Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com SYLVANIA, Ala. — Longtime Sylvania resident Tom Hale has qualified to run for Sylvania Town Council Place 2. He’ll be facing off against Jerod Sharp…