DEKALB COUNTY, Ala.—The Southern Torch announced yesterday that their newspaper would be moving from a Thursday publication to a Friday publication starting this week. Southern Torch Publisher Joseph Morgan said the decision to move from…
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In memory of Coach Burrell
By Karah Wilson karah@southerntorch.com COLLINSVILLE, Ala.— Collinsville teacher, Coach Josh Burrell, was driving on the morning of Apr. 16 when his car hit a metal pole. Burrell was pronounced dead at…
Bryson Strong
By Karah Wilson karah@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala.— 13-year-old Bryson Richey was having one last back-to-school get together with his friends on Aug. 4 before starting back as a 7th grader at Plainview…
Message from the NACC President Regarding Google
Hello to all! Like everyone else in our area, we at Northeast are very excited about Google announcing that they will build a $600 million Data Center at Widow’s Creek in…
2015 Legislative Session Review
As the 2015 Legislative Session wraps up, here is a highlight reel of what went on in Montgomery this spring. Education Budget – For the first time in many years, the…
German Giants Eye DeKalb County
The DeKalb County Technology Center and Volkswagen have entered into a historical partnership that could change the economic landscape of the region. "This industry partnership with a Global Automotive Powerhouse like…
The 2014-2015 Southern Torch Sports Review
August 28 - Southern Torch releases the Preseason Power Rankings: Fyffe Plainview Geraldine Collinsville Sylvania Valley Head Crossville Ider August 29 - Fyffe (1-0) hammers Geraldine in the season opener, 38-7.…
Boxwood Blight Detected in Alabama Landscapes
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala., May 8 — Landscape installers, maintenance professionals and homeowners are encouraged to be on the lookout for Boxwood Blight, following detection of the devastating disease in newly installed…