By Steve Flowers As we begin to celebrate the Christmas season and close out 2022, allow me to share the story of two great Jefferson County/Alabama political legends. Alabama Supreme Court…
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Marked For Life Ministries appoints Kelli Gardner as new Director of Programs
Marked For Life Ministries has announced the appointment of Kelli Gardner as the new Director of Programs. In this role, Gardner will oversee all programs and services offered by the ministry,…
Photographer Adds Special Touch To Memories
By Marla Ballard Reporter A mother who loved taking pictures of her children uploaded them on Facebook and her friends began asking her to take photos for them of their families…
Remembering Pearl Harbor
Submitted Article FORT PAYNE, ALA.-- JSU Little River Canyon, a Pearl Harbor Memorial on December 7th. American Legion Post 89, Post 39 Honor Guard from Valley Head, along with Trenton and …
Harcrow Sworn-in to State Retirement Board
Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com MONTGOMERY, Ala.-- The Association of County Commissions of Alabama initiated and supported legislation in the 2021 session to establish stronger representation for counties on the Board…
Walk Through Bethlehem
(Pictures acquired from Broadway Baptist) Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, ALA.-- Over the weekend, nearly 700 people enjoyed a “Walk Through Bethlehem” presented by Broadway Baptist Church in Rainsville. The…
Final Numbers for County Road 835
Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala.- (Full Video on Southern Torch Facebook) County Road 835, or as some know it, Old Highway 35 is completely finished. The DeKalb County…
STAR ID Delayed for 2 Years
Sample of a STAR ID Photo by Alabama Law Enforcement Agency Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com ALABAMA--The U.S. Department of Homeland Security(DHS) has extended the deadline for REAL ID (called STAR…