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Spotlight on Coaches: Miles Holcomb, by Marla Jones
By Marla Jones, Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com CROSSVILLE, Ala.—The Southern Torch Coach of the Week is Miles Holcomb, newly appointed Head Coach of the Crossville Lions Varsity Football team. Coach Holcomb graduated from…
GOP caucus selects Rep. Mac McCutcheon as new Alabama House Speaker
MONTGOMERY, Ala. –Alabama Rep. Mac McCutcheon, R-Monrovia, was selected by his Republican colleagues today as their choice for Speaker of the House in the Alabama House of Representatives. Republicans hold a…
Suspect in Cherokee County double-murder taken into custody
CENTRE, Ala —Cherokee County double-homicide suspect, Jeffrey Alan Wilcox, Jr., wanted for Capital Murder and First Degree Kidnapping is behind bars today. Perhaps even more importantly, his kidnapped wife Chasidy Wilcox…
Collinsville Healthcare and Rehab kicks off DeKalbs July 4 festivities tonight!
By Joseph M. Morgan DEKALB COUNTY, Ala.—There is plenty to do in DeKalb County over the next few days as a number of communities prepare for Independence Day celebrations. The town of…
3 Reasons Bitcoin Has Rallied Above $700
Recently, the price of the digital currency, Bitcoin, has risen to above $700, a multi-month high. In fact, Bitcoin is up around 16% over the past 30 days and up 62%…
Rainsville loses beloved member of community
Influential businessman and community leader Billy Jack Mitchell passed away Sunday Billy Jack Mitchell, age 82 of Rainsville, passed away on Sunday, May 8, 2016 surrounded by his beloved family. He…
Sylvania Teen Shot in Yardrolling Incident: The Victim Speaks Out
Southern Torch Exclusive By: Marla Jones SYLVANIA, Ala.—It was just a normal Saturday when Ethan Bethune, 17, and a group of nine to 10 Sylvania teenagers gathered to celebrate a friend’s…