Race will donate more than $26,000 to help Rainsville teen Savannah Willingham By Joseph M. Morgan RAINSVILLE, Ala. — Last Saturday, the city of Rainsville hosted the 7th annual Freedom Fest…
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NACC Employee Elected President of Alabama Association of Testing Professionals
By Staff Reports RAINSVILLE, Ala.—Northeast Alabama Community College (NACC) recently announced that Judith Lea, director of NACC’s Technology Learning Center, was recently elected as president of the Alabama Association of Testing…
DeKalb native publishes first book
By Tyler Pruett tyler@southerntorch.com RISING FAWN, GA — Jay Jones, Jr., formerly of Crossville and Rainsville, has recently published his first novel. “Tom and Huck’s Final Adventure” answers the question of…
Read from the winner of our Fathers Day Photo Contest!
Featured: Pictured are, Tyler Still, Kimbrelin Still, Coty Still holding Stella, Brandi Still, Mecai Maxell and Caden Maxwell. Not pictured is Coty's oldest child, Justin. I posted a picture of Coty Still…
A Whole New World
By Dr. John E. Morgan Pastor–Collinsville Baptist Church I was frozen in place with my mouth wide open. I could not believe what I saw. My wife and I were in…
The Shepards Voice: Don’t Worry!
By Lucas Pruett A few minutes ago, I sat down to brainstorm on what to write this week. First off, it’s hard to believe that this is my fifth article. It’s…
Coming Home: How one child’s courage has inspired an entire community in Collinsville
Featured image: Jaden Jones, 5, returned home on Wednesday from heart surgery at Children's Hospital to a welcome party of almost 50 family, friends, neighbors, and other wellwishers from throughout the…
Rainsville hosts 6th annual Freedom Fest Run this Saturday
Featured image: Jerry Clifton, Race Director of the Freedom Fest Run, with Rainsville City Council By Tyler Pruett tyler@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. — On Saturday, June 18, the City of Rainsville will…