RAINSVILLE, Ala.-- Rainsville First Baptist Church proudly announces the addition of Max Grizzard as Associate Pastor and Pastor to Students and Families effective November 9, 2022. David O. Cofield serves as…
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Benefield Selected to Sports Hall of Fame
FYFFE, ALA.--Fyffe Red Devil Head Football Coach Paul Benefield just completed leading the Red Devils to their 13th undefeated regular season (10-0). On Thursday, Paul Benefield was selected for induction into…
Alabama Co-Founder and Country Music Hall of Fame Member Jeff Cook Passes at 73
Nashville, Tenn. (November 8, 2022) — Jeff Cook, founding member and legendary guitarist of the supergroup ALABAMA, has died. Cook, a member of the Country Music Hall of Fame, Musicians Hall of Fame,…
Age Is A Matter Of The Mind
By Marla Ballard Reporter FORT PAYNE, ALA - In the 1600s the phrase, “You can’t teach an old dog a new trick,” became popular after appearing in a book by John…
FP Holds Health Fair
Many Alabamians face grave uncertainty when it comes to health care. That’s especially true in DeKalb County, where more than 9,000 adults are uninsured, according to U.S. Census data. Alabama Arise’s…
FP Sets Date for Christmas Parade
Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com By Marla Jones Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala.-- (Full Video on Southern Torch Facebook) The Fort Payne City Council held its regularly scheduled meeting on…
Candlelight Vigil held for Missing Teen
Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com VALLEY HEAD, Ala.--Makenna Joy Purvis,19, has been missing for over a month. She was last seen on Inspec Drive in Valley Head. On Sunday evening, over…
Fall Back Once More
Marla Jones, Managing Ediitor marla@southerntorch.com By Marla Jones Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com ALABAMA-- At 2 a.m., this Sunday, clocks in the U.S. will “fall back” one hour as daylight savings time ends,…