By Tyler Pruett tyler@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala— The large, hand-painted sign that hangs above Gault Avenue marking Fort Payne’s favorite coffee shop has quickly become synonymous with the revitalization efforts in…
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Chambers host seminar
By Karah Wilson karah@southerntorch.com SCOTTSBORO, Ala.— Glenn Shepard Seminars, one of the newest members of the Rainsville Chamber of Commerce, is providing Northeast Alabama with an opportunity to take part in…
Sand Mountain Old Timers basketball tournament finals this weekend
By Joseph M. Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com DEKALB COUNTY, Ala.—The 2nd Annual Sand Mountain All-Star Old Timers Basketball Tournament kicked off last Saturday with 17 teams made up of over 160 players from…
5th annual Merry Market success
By Karah Wilson karah@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala.—Rainsville shoppers took to the Bevill Enrichment Center this past Sat. to get some early Christmas shopping in. The 5th annual Merry Market was held from…
Cornerstone Academy
By Tyler Pruett tyler@southerntorch.com BEST stands for Boosting Engineering, Science, and Technology. At Cornerstone Christian Academy, the robotics team has attempted to implement promoting these important fields to both students and…
Hunting for a good reception
By Dr. John E. Morgan Pastor–Collinsville Baptist Church My future father-in-law was acting strange. I had no idea at the time that he was my future father-in-law. I just knew that…
DeKalb Senator Phil Williams receives BCA award
By Joseph M. Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com MONTGOMERY, Ala.— Alabama Sen. Phil Williams was recently awarded the prestigious Business Champion Award from the Business Council of Alabama (BCA) and the Chamber of Commerce…