By Staff Reports DeKALB COUNTY, Ala. — On Saturday, February 23, DeKalb County pastors and congregants from across the county are invited to show support of the National Day of Mourning…
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A Moment with Megan: No Expiration Dates
By Megan Blansit, ST Faith Columnist (Submitted Photo) This article was previously published in an earlier edition of The Southern Torch. It has been rerun by request. Well friends, 2018 is winding down!…
Fort Payne First Presbyterian welcomes all
By Staff Reports (Photo from Fort Payne Presbyterian Church on Facebook) FORT PAYNE, Ala. — The weather’s getting colder. The TV news and social media just seem to be getting sadder, more aggressive…
Unhindered set for Sunday
By Staff Reports RAINSVILLE, Ala. — Band. Beta. Basketball. What do these three have in common? First, they all begin with the letter "b." Not very impressive. Secondly, they all involve…
Hope in the Storm
By Marla Jones, Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — “But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run,…
National Day of Prayer stretches from sea to shining sea
PHOTO: (National Day of Prayer) By Zach Hester, Reporter Droves upon droves of men and women of faith will come together today in honor of 2018's National Day of Prayer. Every president since…
Henagar man opted to, "Be the Match, Be the Hero"
PHOTO: Robert Lynch (left) of Tifton, Georgia with Jordan Tatum (right) of Henagar. Tatum chose to donate bone marrow to Lynch several years ago; saving his life. Recently, the two got to…
A Moment with Megan: He Sits with Me
(Megan Blansit, ST Faith Contributor) By Megan Blansit, Southern Torch Faith Contributor Do you desire alone time, but your crazy schedule doesn’t allow it? Recently, after a busy day, I took…