By Kalie Davis, Staff Writer kalie@southerntorch.com PISGAH, Ala.– It all started in the year of 1947, when Lloyd and Ruby Meeks built a grain and gin company in the small town…
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Charity sends gifts and the story of Christmas to kids around the globe
By C. Campbell, Staff Writer cody@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. — Early November has become the time of year when a number of stores and other places begin to roll out their Christmas…
The Southern Torch, November 11 Issue
By Staff Reports RAINSVILLE, Ala. — Be sure to pick up this week's issue of the Southern Torch for print only content! This week, we highlight Trump's stunning victory, the touching comments…
Governor Visits NACC, awards $2.2 million in grants to area towns
PHOTO: Governor Bentley with Representative Nathaniel Ledbetter, Valley Head Mayor Kenneth Hammond, Councilman Scott Gifford, and Senator Steve Livingston. (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE,…
Rainsville native Jack 'The Bomber' Lord gets inducted to Hall of Fame
PHOTO: Jack Lord, Hustler Ric Rogers, and Big Shane Anderson after receiving their Hall of Fame Awards. (Alabama Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame | Facebook.com) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com MUNFORD,…
A Moment with Megan: Cast Your Cares
By Megan Blansit, Southern Torch Faith Contributor Has anyone reading this ever been through a storm? And by “storm” I mean a rough time. Great, glad I’m not the only one.…
OPED: Protect the Thin Blue Line
By State Senator Steve Livingston On July 7 in Dallas, a heavily armed sniper shot and killed five police officers who were protecting a Black Lives Matter protest. The Dallas shootings…
Sand Mountain Electric sends personnel to help with hurricane
PHOTO: Eight personnel from Sand Mountain Electric Cooperative, who were originally bound for Florida, arrived in South Carolina on Sunday to help with damage caused by Hurricane Matthew. (Tyler Pruett |…