By Karah Wilson karah@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala.—Avery Phillips had no idea that one letter could make such a huge impact on her community. Phillips had written a letter to Mayor Larry…
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Annual Christmas Gala at NACC
By Karah Wilson karah@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala.— The Northeast Alabama Community College (NACC) Foundation Board is hosting its annual Holiday Gala on Friday, December 11 at 6 p.m. in the William M.…
Collinsville Christmas Tree Lighting
By Joseph M. Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com This is an annual event in Collinsville sponsored by the town and the churches of Collinsville. The town sets up decorations and speaker platform. Mayor Johnny…
Church serves thousands over holiday weekend
By Karah Wilson karah@southerntorch.com SCOTTSBORO, Ala.— Over the Thanksgiving holiday, Randall’s Chapel United Methodist Church served over 1,200 people during their 10th annual Thanksgiving dinner. The church served so many people…
Community comes together each year for special Thanksgiving service
By Karah Wilson karah@southerntorch.com COLLINSVILLE, Ala.—There has been a Community Thanksgiving Service in Collinsville for decades. It is now held on the Sunday night before Thanksgiving and the location is rotated…
Come share Cider Under the Ceders during Rainsville Christmas Parade
By Karah Wilson karah@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala.—Southern Torch will be offering a comfortable, cozy place for folks to watch the Rainsville Christmas Parade next Saturday, Dec. 12. During the parade, the Torch…
Climate Pact… An Act of Defiance?
By Tyler Pruett tyler@southerntorch.com Last week, leaders from around the world began a summit on the issue of global climate change. The overall goal of the event is to strike an…
Weathering the storm
By Diego Reynoso diego@southerntorch.com It’s that time again for me. I am here at chemo doing another round of treatment. It’s a typical Monday also. I had a very bad week…