By Tyler Pruett tyler@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala.— Thirteen-year-old Bryson Richey was a 3-sport athlete; participating in baseball, football, and basketball at Plainview School when a tragic ATV accident led to the amputation…
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DeSoto to host Spookapalooza
FORT PAYNE, Ala.— Grab your costume because it is time for Desoto State Park to host its annual Halloween event, Spookapalooza, Oct. 30-November 1, 2015. Spookapalooza, which is free to the…
Upcoming events in November
November 1 Spookapalooza Critter Show Join Naturalist Mandy Pearson to discover some of the native creatures of Alabama (as well as non-natives) in this fun uncaged presentation. Meet some live critters! …
Plenty to do in DeKalb on Halloween night
By Karah Wilson karah@southerntorch.com Tomorrow night will be a busy night in DeKalb County as communities and organizations throughout the region host a variety of events for children and adults of…
South DeKalb launches area-wide Celebrate Recovery
By Karah Wilson karah@southerntorch.com GERALDINE, Ala.— South DeKalb Celebrate Recovery, who offers ‘Hope for hurts, habits, and hang-ups,’ launches Tuesday, November 3, 2015 at Skirum United Methodist Church, 2999 County Road…
Mind Your Elders
By Dr. John E. Morgan Pastor–Collinsville Baptist Church They’ve been singing together since the ‘50s. But probably not this exact group of fifteen. Plus a piano player. And recruits from the…
A Moment with Megan: What are you Carrying?
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,…
Collinsville's Cricket Theatre reopens doors
By Joseph M. Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com COLLINSVILLE, Ala.— Thanks to the hard work of the Collinsville Historical Association (CHA) less than one week from today, the Cricket Theatre in Collinsville will open…