By Dr. John E. Morgan Pastor–Collinsville Baptist Church They’ve been singing together since the ‘50s. But probably not this exact group of fifteen. Plus a piano player. And recruits from the…
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A Moment with Megan: What are you Carrying?
By Megan Blansit Founder of The Beautiful Movement - a youth ministry for high school girls. For more information, visit The Beautiful Movement’s Facebook page, where I post the time, place,…
Collinsville's Cricket Theatre reopens doors
By Joseph M. Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com COLLINSVILLE, Ala.— Thanks to the hard work of the Collinsville Historical Association (CHA) less than one week from today, the Cricket Theatre in Collinsville will open…
34th Annual Colorfest
By Karah Wilson karah@southerntorch.com MENTONE, Ala.—Last Saturday and Sunday were days set aside for the 34th annual Colorfest in Mentone. Colorfest is an arts and music festival hosted on the main…
DeKalb County CCLI Program
By Karah Wilson karah@southerntorch.com DEKALB CO., Ala.—The DeKalb County Board of Education passed a policy Apr. 16 that allowed students of DeKalb County schools to bring their electronic devices in the…
Collinsville History Museum gets new home
By Sam Hughes Collinsville, Ala.— Not many people in Alabama can trace their town to its founders and original families. But thanks to the Collinsville Historical Association, a few people can.…
RTI 5K Great Pumpkin Run
By Sam Hughes RAINSVILLE, Ala.— Last Saturday, Oct. 17, RTI held its 3rd Annual Great Pumpkin Run 5K. There were about 200 runners this year. The run was to raise money…
Dr. Marvin Barron of Rainsville honored with birthday celebration
A surprise birthday celebration was recently held to celebrate the 90th birthday of Dr. Marvin Barron, a fixture in the Rainsville community who continues to…