By Hubert Paul Tumlin A New Beginning In the fall of 1927, disaster struck the community. The Rainsvillle Missionary Baptist Church burned to the ground. However, a group of believers expedited…
Year: 2015
A Moment with Megan: Purpose Beyond the Pain
By Megan Blansit Director 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,…
Wisdom at the Dairy Bar
By Dr. John E. Morgan Pastor–Collinsville Baptist Church Tuesday, September 11, 2001. 9/11. One of those days that everybody who was living remembers. Where were you when you heard? When you…
Alabama lawmakers begin second special session this week to address budget shortage
By Joseph Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com MONTGOMERY, Ala.— The Second Special Session of the Alabama Legislature convened earlier this week on Tuesday to take a third shot this legislative session at addressing the…
78/22 Split Between Education & General Fund Budgets is Key for Alabama’s Future
By Senator Phil Williams (R-Rainbow City) The Dickens’ classic Oliver Twist transcends time and was a catalyst for social change in its day. As we enter the second special session of…
Guest Editorial: A letter from Mayor Nick Jones
Dear Editor: From time to time, a city’s leadership will make consequential decisions that will impact the city and its people for years to come. As an elected official, I believe…
Scottsboro BBQ Cookoff
By Karah Wilson SCOTTSBORO, Ala.—Scottsboro will be hosting it’s first annual BBQ Cook-off on Sept. 26 in Downtown Scottsboro at The Square. The cook-off is presented by Scottsboro Downtown Redevelopment Authority,…
Fort Payne football player receives surprise homecoming from brother
FORT PAYNE, Ala.— On Sept. 4, Nicko Ortiz was given one of the best surprises he could ever ask for. Ortiz is a football player for the Fort Payne Wildcats. During…