By Steve Flowers, ST Columnist MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Even though there are more Baptists than Methodists in Alabama, historically Methodists have held more of the prominent political posts in the Heart…
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Fort Payne American Legion to hold memorial in honor of Four Chaplains
PHOTO: When a troop transport was torpedoed by a German Submarine in frigid waters, four chaplains gave up life vest and their lives so others may live. (Wikimedia Commons) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com…
The Orchard that helped Grow Rainsville
PHOTO: The City of Rainsville grew around an orchard that was started by a local family over sixty years ago. (File Photo) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. —…
Trump sticks to campaign promises in inauguration speech
By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com WASHINGTON, D.C. — Earlier today, Donald Trump was sworn in as the 45th President of the United States. In his first speech as president, Trump…
Memorial service for Colonel William Estes this Saturday
PHOTO: Colonel William Newton Estes was the highest ranking officer to serve in the Civil War from DeKalb County. He was killed at Chickamauga Creek in Georgia. (Photo contributed by S.C.V Camp…
‘Base ball’ in its original form
By C. Campbell, Staff Writer cody@southerntorch.com IDER, Ala. — At this year’s Mule Day festival in Ider, I was privileged enough to get to take part in a vintage baseball game…