By Marla Jones marla@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala.—A pair of former Southern Torch interns—Samuel L. Hughes from Sylvania and Karah Wilson from Scottsboro will serve in the two highest leadership positions of the…
Day: April 15, 2016
Prevailing
By Dr. John E. Morgan Pastor–Collinsville Baptist Church I was struggling a bit. Maybe you have been there. There had been lots of stress. Maybe you have been there. Busy at…
A Moment with Megan: Be Confident
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,…
Geraldine City Council update
By Staff Reports GERALDINE, Ala.— The Geraldine Town Council met April 4th for their regular monthly meeting. The Council heard the second reading of a proposed ordinance to amend the zoning…
Democrat Bill Monroe kicks off campaign for DeKalb County Superintendent
By Staff Reports VALLEY HEAD, Ala.— Democrat Bill Monroe officially kicked off his campaign for DeKalb County Superintendent of Education this week. Monroe will face Republican Dr. Jason Barnett in the…
Senate Republicans Respond to Education Budget Passage, Teacher Pay Raise
By Staff Reports MONTGOMERY, Ala.— Alabama Senate Republican Caucus leadership commented Wednesday on the passage of the Education Trust Fund (ETF) budget for fiscal year 2017 (FY17). Next year’s education budget…
Will McCurdy qualifies for Canadian Tour
By Marla Jones, Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala.— Fort Payne native and Auburn graduate, Will McCurdy has qualified for the Mackenzie Tour (PGA Tour in Canada). From an early age,…
“Non-traditional” Students can play sports
By Marla Jones, Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com MONTGOMERY, Ala.—The Alabama High School Athletic Association’s Central Board of Control and the AHSAA Legislative Council recently approved a bylaw that allows home schooled, virtual…