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…
Day: November 6, 2015
A moment with Megan: What are you falling for?
By Megan Blansit Founder of The Beautiful Movement - a youth ministry for high school girls. For more information, visit The Beautiful Movement’s Facebook page, where I post the time, place,…
Does DeKalb County need constables?
By Tyler Pruett tyler@southerntorch.com On Tuesday, Dekalb County voters of District 1 will head to the polls to conclude the special election to fill a vacancy left when the former constable,…
Un-earmarking is a common sense solution in budgeting
By Cam Ward Budget cuts. Tax increases. Agency restructurings. We’ve heard and seen it all over the past several months since the Legislature first came to order in early March. Since…
Alabama's Uninsured face increased fines in 2015
By Joseph M. Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com Citizens of Alabama who elect not to enroll in a health insurance plan in 2015/2016 will face increased fines. These fines are meant to incentivize individuals…
DeKalb special elections conclude Tuesday
By Tyler Pruett tyler@southerntorch.com On Tuesday, Nov. 10 Dekalb Residents of District 1 will head to the polls to elect a new constable. This will conclude a special election that saw…
Fyffe takes care of business
By Dustin Dobbins, Sports Reporter Fyffe 34-Plainview 3 Everyone was excited it was the Fyffe vs Plainview game. Both teams were on long winning streaks with playoffs on the horizon.…
Fort Payne wins a nailbiter
By Marla Jones, Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com Fort Payne 27-Anniston 26 Fort Payne traveled to Anniston for the last game of the regular season. It was a game to keep fans on…