Contributed by Renee Bearden, daughter of Lorraine Hall I nominated by mom because I wanted everyone to know how awesome she is! She just retired last year from Snead State as…
Day: May 6, 2016
Bentley stands up Zeigler
By Tyler Pruett tyler@southerntorch.com MONTGOMERY, Ala.— State Auditor Jim Zeigler sat alone in front of a crowd of reporters last Monday. On April 21, Zeigler officially summoned Gov. Robert Bentley to…
A Mother's Day story
By Dr. John E. Morgan Pastor–Collinsville Baptist Church My mother-in-law passed away in January. She had spent most of the last months of her life at our house with my amazing…
Valley Head mourns loss of student-athlete
By Marla Jones, Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com VALLEY HEAD, Ala.— On Friday, a group of seniors gathered at DeSoto Falls for what is known as “Senior Skip Day.” The students were spending…
Heartbreaking loss for the Bears
By Marla Jones, Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com PISGAH, Ala.—The Plainview Bears faced the Pisgah Eagles Friday night for the second round of the Class 3A baseball playoffs. In the first game, Plainview…
Fyffe Baseball headed to quarterfinals
By Marla Jones, Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com SECTION, Ala.—The Fyffe HIgh School Baseball team swept the Section Lions 7-2 and 8-7, over the weekend to advance to the quarterfinals. In the first…
Collinsville Panther signs Letter of Intent
Featured image: Pictured from left to right: (First Row) Jess Walls (Grandfather), Jay Walls (Father), Jacob Walls, Vivian Harris (Mother), Jess Walls IV (Brother) By Marla Jones, Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com Jacob…
Area Softball Tournament begins
By Marla Jones, Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com DEKALB Co., Ala.—Several different area tournaments will be held across the county beginning Thursday, May 5. Plainview will host at the Field of Dreams starting…