Story By Jennifer Brady Dillon Cook has soaked up every bit of the Alabama experience while at the Capstone. But he didn’t do that just so he’d have the best college…
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Steve Flowers: Inside The Statehouse
By Steve Flowers A legend in Alabama newspaper, educational, and political lore, Jim Oakley of Centreville, turned 87 last month. Jim is known statewide as the legendary owner, publisher, and editor…
Annual Alabama / Auburn Golf Tournament at Terrapin Hills
Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala.-- The annual Alabama/Auburn Golf Tournament will be held on June 9, at Terrapin Hills. Starting time will be 12 noon with a hot…
A Rising Star
By Marla Jones, Sports Editor • marla@southerntorch.com TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Zeb Ferguson attended NSFC (Nick Saban Football Camp) in June, at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa. The grueling 3 day camp was…
According to sources, Pruitt to be Tennessee's new head coach
PHOTO: According to sources close to the coach, Rainsville native and current Crimson Tide Defensive Coordinator Jeremy Pruitt has been offered and accepted the Head Coaching position at the University of…
NACC announces All-USA Academic Team Competition Winners!
PHOTO: Katelyn Poe and Danielle Jordi were selected out of 10 students to represent NACC in the All-USA Academic Program! (NACC Contributed Photo) By Staff Reports RAINSVILLE, Ala. — Each year all two-year…
The University of Alabama Releases Statement on Immigration Ban
(Photo: Wikimedia Commons) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Earlier today, University of Alabama President Stuart Bell released a statement on the recent Executive Order, which bars citizens…
Rep. Mack Butler seeks to reduce 'Gun Free Zones'
PHOTO: Representative Mack Butler (R - Rainbow City) seeks to allow concealed-carry in many places across the state that currently prohibit it. (File Photo) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com MONTGOMERY, Ala. —…