By Dr. John E. Morgan Pastor–Collinsville Baptist Church I got her stare one time. It seemed to cut straight to my brain and see everything about me. The woman staring at…
Day: July 7, 2016
Life in the Dominican Republic
By Lucas Pruett This week as I write, I am currently sitting in a missionary house called Haciendo Esperanza (The House of Hope) in the Dominican Republic. I have the privelege…
Fort Payne ordinance introduces regulations to logging industry
Featured image: The Fort Payne City Council passed an ordinance this week that will require all logging operations to obtain a city-approved permit in order to begin a new project By Joseph…
Cricket Theatre to host marquee lighting event
Featured image: The historic Cricket Theatre in Collinsville is hosting a lighting ceremony next week to officially unveil the restored marquee By Joseph M. Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com COLLINSVILLE, Ala.— Nights will soon be…
Rainsville Walking Trail nearing completion
Featured image: One of several bridges completed along the trail (Photo by Tyler Pruett) By Tyler Pruett tyler@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. — During Tuesday’s regularly scheduled council meeting, the Rainsville City Council approved…
Rainsville sorts out election duties
By Tyler Pruett tyler@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. — The Rainsville City Council met on Tuesday, July 5 in lieu of their regularly scheduled meeting falling on the July Fourth holiday. Key topics…
Family mourns loss of crash victim
By Tyler Pruett tyler@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala.— Late Wednesday afternoon, the family and friends of Timothy Smith gathered near the intersection of Pack and Sylvania Gap Road (Co. Rd 27) near…
Beddingfield announces run for mayor in Fort Payne
Article provided by Times Journal David Beddingfield announced Tuesday he will run for mayor of Fort Payne. Beddingfield graduated from the University of Alabama in 1970 with a degree in education.…