If I Could Do It Again By Marla Jones, Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com FYFFE, Ala.— This Saturday, April 9 at 6 p.m. at Fyffe High School, former high school football rivals from…
Day: April 8, 2016
DeKalb Judge hears handgun permit appeal
Featured image: In District Court, Rickey Pippin vs. DeKalb County Sheriff Jimmy Harris in appeal of handgun permit denial By Joseph M. Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com DEKALB COUNTY, Ala.—A DeKalb County resident who…
Community shows love for Savannah
Featured image: Savannah Willingham, Plainview High School, Class of 2016 By Tyler Pruett tyler@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala.— In the face of a tragic accident, the Rainsville community and Dekalb County citizens have…
Rainsville Council announces FY2015 budget surplus, then vote to borrow $1.6 million to cover $600K project
In 5-1 vote, Mayor offers only opposition to $1.6 million in new debt By Joseph M. Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala.— The city of Rainsville recently conducted an independent audit of city…
Collinsville to host annual Duck Race, Color Run
By Tyler Pruett tyler@southerntorch.com COLLINSVILLE, Ala.— The City of Collinsville is hosting several annual fundraisers on Saturday, April 16, 2016. Beginning at 9 a.m. in the city park, participants will begin…
Upcoming events for the week of 4/8
April 9: Run for Uganda 5k - Rainsville Community Church is hosting a 5k to raise money to benefit their missions team and the digging of wells in Uganda. Contact Rev.…
A fateful decision
By Dr. John E. Morgan Pastor–Collinsville Baptist Church Dennis and I made a mistake. In our defense, we were probably confused by the Pluto Water. It was 1974. I was in…
A Moment with Megan: Fill My Cup Up
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,…