By Joseph M. Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com IDER, Ala.—Earlier this week DeKalb Sheriff’s Deputies along with officers from the Ider Police Department and Henagar Police Department discovered a body near Ider Church of…
Day: January 23, 2016
Richey reaches milestone in recovery
By Karah Wilson karah@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala.— Plainview student Bryson Richey had a huge week last week. On Thursday, Richey was given his prosthetic leg from Fourroux Prosthetics in Huntsville. “Bryson was…
Collinsville loses a beloved member of the community
By Joseph M. Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com COLLINSVILLE, Ala.— Collinsville lost a beloved resident earlier this week when Mary Lorena Roberts, 96, passed away on Jan. 18. Mrs. Roberts had been a resident…
Alabama Ballet to perform Don Quixote at NACC
By Staff Reports RAINSVILLE, Ala.—Northeast Alabama Community College (NACC) is proud to be hosting the performance of Don Quixote on Sat., Feb. 13 at 7 p.m. in the Tom Bevill Lyceum.…
One of the best views in Alabama
By Tyler Pruett tyler@southerntorch.com SECTION, Ala.— Many people traveling Highway 35 through Section in Jackson County are probably unaware of a special spot on Section Bluff. It would be hard for…
Guntersville community theater to host auditions
By Staff Reports GUNTERSVILLE, Ala.— The Whole Backstage in Guntersville will hold auditions for the comedy, Dixie Swim Club Jan. 28-29 at 6:30 p.m. and Jan. 30 at 10 a.m. In…
The Whole Backstage presents Almost, Maine
By Staff Reports GUNTERSVILLE, Ala.— The Whole Backstage in Guntersville will present Almost, Maine, Feb. 5-6, and 11-13 at 7 p.m. with Sunday Matinees on Feb. 7 and 14 at 2…
Upcoming events
Jan. 23: Open House at the MERF House - We will have refreshments, door prizes, and readings by some of our Mentone writers’ groups. Free books for all Friends of the…