By Dr. John E. Morgan Pastor–Collinsville Baptist Church I only went because of a girl. Second year of college. A girl I really liked asked me to go on a Baptist…
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A Moment with Megan: Worship While You Wait
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,…
Soaring with eagles: a young woman’s inspirational story of faith and courage
By Joseph M. Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com “Yet those who wait for the LORD Will gain new strength; They will mount up with wings like eagles, They will run and not get tired,…
Mentone hosts 34th annual Colorfest
By Tyler Pruett tyler@southerntorch.com MENTONE, Ala.—Mentone is hosting the 34th Annual Colorfest this weekend, Oct. 16-18. Throughout the weekend of live music and local cuisine, a steady stream of music from…
Barbara Mackey honored for 50 years of service with Liberty Bank
By Joseph M. Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com Barbara Mackey was honored in Collinsville on Friday, October 9, for fifty years of service with Liberty Bank. She is currently the Branch Manager of Liberty Bank…
Collinsville honors former Councilman Thomas Williams
By Joseph M. Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com COLLINSVILLE, Ala.— A town like Collinsville can never really replace a leader like Thomas Williams. It can say thank you. And Collinsville did that in September…
Pumpkins in the Park
By Marla Jones marla@southerntorch.com SYLVANIA, Ala.—The Town of Sylvania hosted the second Annual Pumpkins in the Park, Saturday. The event boasted over twenty vendors, a car show, live entertainment , pumpkin…
RTI 5K Great Pumpkin Run
By Karah Wilson karah@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala.—The DeKalb County Children’s Advocacy Center will be holding its 3rd annual RTI 5K Great Pumpkin Run on Oct. 17. The race will be held at…