By Karah Wilson karah@southerntorch.com COLLINSVILLE, Ala.— The Collinsville Public Library is set to host their 14th annual quilt walk Sept. 25-26. The admission for this event is $10. The walk is…
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Collinsville secures $400,000 for sewer upgrades
By Joseph Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com COLLINSVILLE, Ala.— A $400,000 grant was awarded to the City of Collinsville this week that officials say will be used to upgrade and expand city’s water and sewer…
Rainsville City Council discusses paving projects, vote to adjourn until Sept. 3 to discuss interest rates on bond issue
By Joseph M. Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com The Rainsville City Council had a productive meeting Monday night, but chose to delay the official adjournment of the meeting to be able to set interest…
Fort Payne City meeting brief on Tuesday
By Joseph M. Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com The Fort Payne City Council met Tuesday night and took up the following business at their meeting: The council voted to table Ordinance 2015-08, an ordinance…
Ready for the bomb
By Dr. John E. Morgan Pastor - Collinsville Baptist Church I grew up during the Red Peril. The fear that the Russians were going to drop “the Big One.” An atomic…
Jamboree games kick off DeKalb County football season
By Joseph M. Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com DEKALB COUNTY, Ala.—Are you ready for some football? Tonight!! High School football. Jamboree style. Tonight (Thursday) at Geraldine four Dekalb high schools will get together to…
DeSoto State Park to host “Creek Kids” Watershed Workshop
By Joseph M. Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala.—Experience a view of Little River’s watershed and how it connects to the rest of Alabama and our oceans. Many species of fish and…
Fort Payne welcomes three new members to Fire Department
By Karah Wilson FORT PAYNE, Ala.––Fort Payne recently added three names to the roster of their fire department. Cameron Norworthy, Lane Kennamer, and Taylor Casey were all hired as full-time firemen…