By Dr. John E. Morgan Pastor–Collinsville Baptist Church Spring arrived Sunday. You can tell by the signs of spring. Some good, some bad. 1. Life is returning to my yard. The…
Day: March 26, 2016
A Moment with Megan: He is the Good Shepherd
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, and…
Senate bill seeks to take the state out of marriage
By Tyler Pruett tyler@southerntorch.com MONTGOMERY, Ala— On March 15, the Senate passed a bill introduced by Senator Greg Albritton (R-Bay Minette) that would abolish marriage licensing laws in Alabama. Senate Bill…
Rainsville Council discuss costly city improvements, opt instead to hold debt workshop
By Joseph M. Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala.—The Rainsville City Council discussed a number of costly city improvement projects at their meeting on Monday, but choose instead at the mayor’s urging to…
Lady Bears on a winning streak
By Marla Jones, Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala.— The Plainview Lady Bears defeated the Sylvania Lady Rams 2-0 last Tuesday. Kenzi Traylor pitched for the win with 11 strikeouts, only allowed…
Two Local Athletes receive All-State Honors
By Marla Jones, Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com DEKALB COUNTY, Ala.—Two local athletes were selected for the All-State Basketball Team in their divisons. Hannah Culpepper of Ider was selected as 3rd Team All-State…
Lady Lions on a Roll
By Marla Jones, Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com Crossville 7, Cherokee County 4 CROSSVILLE, Ala.— The Crossville Lady Lions defeated Cherokee County 7-4 on Tuesday. The Lady Lions are 3-0 in Area play, making…
Collinsville Lady Panthers cause Soccer Fever
Featured image: The Collinsville Lady Panthers celebrate their win over Crossville. By Marla Jones, Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com Collinsville 5, Crossville 1 CROSSVILLE, Ala.— The Collinsville Lady Panthers are bringing soccer fever to Collinsville. …