Story By MARY BAILEY “Crosswalk 2025, from Beulah to Bethany” was held Saturday morning just as the sun was coming up across Marshall County. The first trek of the journey began…
Category: Faith
A PRICELESS GIFT
After four years of struggle with sound, Matt Mitchell speaks Hunter Jones In the months of November and December, the holidays surrounding the two typically bring out the feeling of being…
MISSION TRIP
First United Methodist Church UnityYouth Mission Team travels to Mississippi Katie Hightower The First United Methodist Church of Scottsboro’s UnityYouth Mission Team took a trip to the Midtown area of Jackson,…
GEARING UP FOR SCHOOL
Churches across Jackson County help kids prepare Katie Hightower On Saturday, July 13, The Church of God of Union Assembly, Inc. in Scottsboro, held its first back-to-school backpack distribution for needy…
DeKalb Co. plans events for National Day of Prayer
By Zach Hester, Reporter • zach@southerntorch.com DeKALB COUNTY, Ala. — Several events recognizing the National Day of Prayer will be held in DeKalb County on Thursday, May 6. This year's theme…
SERVE Day at Crowne Health Care
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — On Saturday, June 6, members of the Church of the Highlands Gadsden branch participated in SERVE Day by holding an…
Welcome Home
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com HENAGAR, Ala. — Henagar Baptist Church recently named Roger Graham as their new pastor. Graham began his preaching career at the age of 16. …
Blessing Box Opens in Valley Head
By Southern Torch Staff (Photo Submitted by Bonnie Tucker) VALLEY HEAD, Ala. — A "blessing box" has been started for those who need it in Valley Head. The box is at…