By Joseph M. Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com DEKALB COUNTY, Ala.—Franklin Ledel Blevins, 35, of Fort Payne, was sentenced yesterday to 30 years in the Alabama penitentiary by Ninth Circuit Judge Jeremy Taylor after…
Day: March 19, 2016
DeKalb company launches new app
By Joseph M. Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala.—After weeks of anticipation, a locally owned marketing and software development company launched the Native Rewards app Tuesday. The app was designed to help small…
Sand Mountain Electric hosts first responders
Featured image: Sand Mountain Electric Cooperative General Manager and CEO Mike Simpson addresses a packed house of first responders By Tyler Pruett tyler@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala.— The Sand Mountain Electric Cooperative (SMEC)…
The Greenleaf Grill opens doors in Mentone
Featured image: The Greenleaf Grill is located in the old Moonlight Bistro on Highway 117. By Tyler Pruett tyler@southerntorch.com MENTONE, Ala.— Mentone is now home to a new restaurant. The Greenleaf…
Ider Rescue Squad hosts bass tournament
By Tyler Pruett tyler@southerntorch.com IDER, Ala.— The Ider Rescue Squad would like to invite all local fisherman to participate in a benefit bass tournament on April 9th. Anglers will launch at…
Upcoming Events for the week of 3/18
March 19: Heil Community Easter Egg Hunt - Begins at 11 a.m. March 19: Geraldine Eggstravaganza - 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lots of fun with over 5000 eggs, lots of…
Great Sermon
By Dr. John E. Morgan Pastor–Collinsville Baptist Church My wife had an unusual comment about my preaching. We were on our first family trip west. It was nothing like the Griswold’s…