By Dr. John E. Morgan Pastor–Collinsville Baptist Church One Easter when I was young my sister and I really stretched the holiday out. It was raining. We decided to have our…
Year: 2016
A Moment with Megan: Faithful in the Fire
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,…
Alabama Legislators call for Bentley's resignation
By Joseph M. Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com MONTGOMERY, Ala—The plot thickens for Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley this week with the calls from legislators suggesting that Bentley step down or face impeachment charges that…
Presidential primary update
By Tyler Pruett tyler@southerntorch.com Almost nine weeks has passed since the first caucus goers cast their votes in Iowa, kicking-off the presidential nomination process. Since, the Republican field has narrowed significantly,…
Finding a Balance to Save Medicaid & Protect Taxpayers
Guest Editorial: By State Sen. Steve Livingston When I ran in 2014, I promised to keep you updated on the political debates in Montgomery. Today, I want to spend a few…
The Road to the Final Four
By Nathan Cavitt nathan@southerntorch.com It wasn’t the first upset of the 2016 NCAA men’s basketball tournament, but it was perhaps the most thrilling as Syracuse downed No. 1 seeded Virginia 68-62…
Former Fort Payne Coach Danny Anderson settles in at Hazel Green
By Nathan Cavitt nathan@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala.— When former Fort Payne Head Basketball Coach Danny Anderson chose to leave for Hazel Green this offseason, the decision was not so much about…
Sylvania native to bike ride over 250 miles
By Marla Jones, Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com SYLVANIA, Ala.— Sylvania native James Dawson will be participating in the Cycliad that starts April 1, 2016. Cycliad is a 1000+ mile bicycle event that…