By Joseph M. Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com MENTONE, Ala. — In the regularly scheduled meeting of the Mentone Town Council on Tuesday, Mayor Rob Hammonds outlined what is to be required for the…
Month: June 2016
DeKalb native publishes first book
By Tyler Pruett tyler@southerntorch.com RISING FAWN, GA — Jay Jones, Jr., formerly of Crossville and Rainsville, has recently published his first novel. “Tom and Huck’s Final Adventure” answers the question of…
Read from the winner of our Fathers Day Photo Contest!
Featured: Pictured are, Tyler Still, Kimbrelin Still, Coty Still holding Stella, Brandi Still, Mecai Maxell and Caden Maxwell. Not pictured is Coty's oldest child, Justin. I posted a picture of Coty Still…
A Whole New World
By Dr. John E. Morgan Pastor–Collinsville Baptist Church I was frozen in place with my mouth wide open. I could not believe what I saw. My wife and I were in…
The Shepards Voice: Don’t Worry!
By Lucas Pruett A few minutes ago, I sat down to brainstorm on what to write this week. First off, it’s hard to believe that this is my fifth article. It’s…
Tina Pike announces candidacy for Rainsville Council Place 1
By Tyler Pruett tyler@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. — Tina Pike attended nine different schools in the area growing up, ending at Fyffe High School. Pike got pregnant her senior year, and was…
Marshall Stiefel announces candidacy for Rainsville Council Place 1
Featured: Marshall Stiefel, his wife Nicole, and their five-year-old daughter Landrie. By Tyler Pruett tyler@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. — Lifelong Rainsville resident Marshall Stiefel announced this month his candidacy for city council. He’s…
Inside the Huddle-Fyffe Red Devils
Featured image: Fyffe players stretching before running By Marla Jones, Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com FYFFE, Ala.—When you mention football in Dekalb County, you naturally think of Fyffe. The Red Devils are a…