By Steve Flowers, Political Columnist PHOTO: Steve Flowers is Alabama’s leading political columnist. His weekly column appears in over 60 Alabama newspapers. He served 16 years in the state legislature. Steve…
Day: February 27, 2020
Sylvania Soccer to Host Bingo Night
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com PHOTO: The 2020 Sylvania Lady Rams soccer team. (Submitted Photo) SYLVANIA, Ala. — Sylvania Soccer will host a bingo night on Saturday, February 29. …
Cornerstone Wins First State Championship
By Marla Jones, Sports Editor • marla@southerntorch.com (Photo by Ann Nelson Photography) OXFORD, Ala. — The Cornerstone Christian Academy Lady Eagles won the Alabama Christian Athletic Association Division State Basketball Championship…
Commission Recognizes Leadership DeKalb
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com DeKALB COUNTY, Ala. — At this week's meeting of the DeKalb County Commission, Grace Presbyterian Church senior pastor Dave Latham of Leadership DeKalb addressed…
UP IN THE AIR: Geraldine Holds Hearing for Buckles
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com PHOTO: Jeff Buckles of the Geraldine Police Department is under investigation after comments made online regarding U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. (Marla Jones |…
State Round Bound
By Marla Jones, Sports Editor • marla@southerntorch.com BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Collinsville’s Lady Panthers (28-3) opened its Class 2A semifinal game with five 3-point goals Monday afternoon and then turned to its…
Rainsville Recognizes Tree City Winners
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com Photo: PICTURED (Back Row): Jeff Keener, Dan Green, Brandon Freeman, Derek Rosson, Rodger Lingerfelt, Bejan Taheri, and Marshall Stiefel. (Front Row): Stephen Crowell, Reagan…