The Greenleaf Grill in Mentone has been selected as a finalist for the Bama’s Best Catfish Competition! The Greenleaf placed in the top four, with the overall winner being announced this…
Month: August 2016
Spotlight on Coaches: James Ernie Willingham, by Marla Jones
Spotlight on Coaches: James Willingham By Marla Jones, Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com COLLINSVILLE, Ala.—The Southern Torch Coach of the Week is Coach James (Ernie) WIllingham, Head Coach of the Collinsville Panthers Varsity…
Inside the Huddle-A Sneak Peek at the Collinsville Panthers
By Marla Jones, Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com COLLINSVILLE, Ala.— I went “Inside the Huddle” with the Collinsville Panthers on the first official day of football practice with helmets. State laws say that…
Unusual weather radar ring over Rainsville
By Tyler Pruett Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. — On Sunday, July 31, a series of unusual radar signatures appeared over several areas of North Alabama and Tennessee on WHNT 19’s…
Councilman Dana Goggans drops out of race for Fort Payne City Council
By Joseph M. Morgan Editor and Publisher joseph@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala.—There was major breaking news in Fort Payne today regarding the upcoming race for city council. In a move many voters…
The Lights Went Out in Georgia 1996 Atlanta Olympics
By Dr. John E. Morgan Pastor–Collinsville Baptist Church It was a great family night in the middle of the celebration known as the Olympics. My wife and I and two of…
The Life-Changing Decision
By Lucas Pruett The past few Sunday’s I have been attending a new church in Atlanta called Influencer’s Church. It is a great environment. A couple of my co-workers attend there…
Tide's new Defensive Coordinator Jeremy Pruitt gives DeKalb County a shoutout at Bama Fan Day
By Joseph M. Morgan, Editor and Publisher joseph@southerntorch.com TUSCALOOSA, Ala.—Alabama's new Defensive Coordinator, DeKalb County native Coach Jeremy Pruitt, addressed the media for the first time Sunday morning before the University…