GUNTERSVILLE, Ala.—A pair of young ladies from DeKalb County will soon take center stage in the theatre production of The Fabulous Fifties, a stage production by the Whole Backstage theatre in…
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Mentone lays groundwork for alcohol sales
By Joseph M. Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com MENTONE, Ala. — In the regularly scheduled meeting of the Mentone Town Council on Tuesday, Mayor Rob Hammonds outlined what is to be required for the…
Mentone moves towards building cultural center
Featured image: The architect’s rendering of the planned Mentone Arts and Cultural Center By Tyler Pruett tyler@southerntorch.com MENTONE, Ala.— The idea of a museum devoted to Mentone art and culture has…
Mentone one step closer to alcohol sales
By Tyler Pruett tyler@southerntorch.com MENTONE, Ala. — Thanks to a recent bill passed by the Alabama Legislature, the City of Mentone is one step closer to alcohol sales. During the 2016…
Mentone’s traditional wheelwright
Featured image: Hoyle Smith of Mentone builds and restores antique wagons By Tyler Pruett MENTONE, Ala.— For nearly 50 years, Hoyle Smith, 72 and his wife Joyce have called Mentone home.…
Upcoming events for the week of 5/20
May 20-21: Vintage Pickin’ Barn Sale - at White Oaks Farm in Fyffe May 20 at 1 p.m. to May 21 at 4 p.m. May 21: Main Street Block Party at…
Southern Torch Wedding Giveaway
Interior of the famous Mentone Wedding Chapel. By Tyler Pruett tyler@southerntorch.com MENTONE, Ala— Southern Torch is proud to announce it has partnered with the Mentone Wedding Chapel to offer an exclusive…
Mentone's Kamama's has big plans for the future
By Tyler Pruett tyler@southerntorch.com MENTONE, Ala— Since opening it’s doors in 2012, Kamama has been considered the cultural hub of Mentone. Meaning “butterfly” in the native Cherokee language, the business and…