By Joseph M. Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com MONTGOMERY, Ala.— Tensions continue to mount and Alabama legislators seem no closer to finding a solution to filling the $200 million shortfall in the Alabama General…
Year: 2015
The Buddy System
By Dr. John E. Morgan Pastor - Collinsville Baptist Church The problem came because I could swim. It was August. I was at RA Camp at Camp Linden in Tennessee. (RAs…
Wingfest attracts best restaurants in region
By Joseph M. Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com SYLVANIA, Ala.—The Sylvania High School Quarterback Club will be hosting the 1st annual WingFest fundraiser tomorrow night at the Sylvania High School Football Stadium from 5…
Fort Payne City Council announces new hires
By Joseph M. Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com The Fort Payne City Council met Tuesday night and took up the following business at their meeting: City officers reported that the Fort Payne Fire Department…
NACC to host Grammy winner, Country Music Hall of Famer at Music on The Mountain
Northeast Alabama Community College RAINSVILLE, Ala. — One of the most exciting events of the year is coming up at Northeast Alabama Community College. Tickets are on sale now for the…
Local tips lead to three arrests
FORT PAYNE— Sheriff Jimmy Harris reports that on August 3rd the DeKalb County Drug Task Force Agent and Alabama State Fire Marshals went to a residence on County Road 127 Fort…
Dr. Jason Barnett announces candidacy for DeKalb County School Superintendent
Dr. Jason Barnett (R) of Rainsville, an administrator at Collinsville High School and adjunct professor of Instructional Leadership at Jacksonville State University, announced today, Monday, July 13, 2015, that he will…
Fort Payne Mayor finalizes development worth $12 million per year
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Mayor Larry Chesser signed an agreement this week on behalf of the city of Fort Payne that will generate an estimated $8-12 million per year in taxable…