By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com In the aftermath of every mass shooting that has occurred in recent years, Americans have found themselves embroiled in a bitter debate about our nation’s…
Day: December 11, 2015
Be a quitter
By Dr. John E. Morgan Pastor–Collinsville Baptist Church Basketball season reminds me of a story. We were on our way to Maine on a mission trip. But we stopped in North…
A Moment with Megan: Get Ready
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,…
Shelby co-sponsors Cruz’s State Refugee Security Act
By Joseph M. Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby released a statement Wednesday after co-sponsoring Senator Ted Cruz’s State Refugee Security Act, which would amend the Immigration and…
Senator Phil Williams to speak at GOP breakfast
By Joseph M. Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala.--The DeKalb Republican Breakfast Club will host Alabama Sen. Phil Williams this Saturday, Dec. 12 at the Western Sizzlin Steak House in Fort Payne…
Fyffe falls to Elba in 2A Championship
By Marla Jones, Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com Elba 36-Fyffe 22 TUSCALOOSA, Ala.— For the second year in a row, The Fyffe Red Devils met the Elba Tigers in the Class 2A State…
Southern Torch Gameday Report, with Marla Jones
By Marla Jones, Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com State Championship Game: Fyffe vs Elba Hey, Football Fans!!! I made a little trip to Bryant-Denny Stadium for the Class 2A State Championship game, Friday. …
Lady Rams take down the Bears
By Marla Jones, Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com Sylvania 76-Plainview 65 RAINSVILLE, Ala.— In a close game, Tuesday night, Sylvania Lady Rams defeated the Lady Bears 76-65. Plainview trailed by 5 at the…