By Sam Hughes Collinsville, Ala.— Not many people in Alabama can trace their town to its founders and original families. But thanks to the Collinsville Historical Association, a few people can.…
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RTI 5K Great Pumpkin Run
By Sam Hughes RAINSVILLE, Ala.— Last Saturday, Oct. 17, RTI held its 3rd Annual Great Pumpkin Run 5K. There were about 200 runners this year. The run was to raise money…
Dr. Marvin Barron of Rainsville honored with birthday celebration
A surprise birthday celebration was recently held to celebrate the 90th birthday of Dr. Marvin Barron, a fixture in the Rainsville community who continues to…
Strangers in the Dark
By Dr. John E. Morgan Pastor–Collinsville Baptist Church I only went because of a girl. Second year of college. A girl I really liked asked me to go on a Baptist…
A Moment with Megan: Worship While You Wait
By Megan Blansit Founder of The Beautiful Movement - a youth ministry for high school girls. For more information, visit The Beautiful Movement’s Facebook page, where I post the time, place,…
Soaring with eagles: a young woman’s inspirational story of faith and courage
By Joseph M. Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com “Yet those who wait for the LORD Will gain new strength; They will mount up with wings like eagles, They will run and not get tired,…
Victory for the Lions
By Marla Jones, Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com Crossville 21-White Plains 13 “Winning isn’t everything, but wanting the win is.” —Vince Lombardi It seemed that victory was something that Crossville just could not…
Tigers finish strong
By Marla Jones, Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com Valley Head 55-Jacksonville Christian 44 It was Homecoming for Valley Head this week. Young and old were gathered to support their Tigers. They were hoping…