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,…
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Collinsville hosts annual Quilt Walk: Historic homes and collections of quilts showcased at event
By Karah Wilson karah@southerntorch.com COLLINSVILLE, Ala.—Collinsville held its annual Quilt Walk on Sept. 25 and 26. The walk showcased over 300 quilts in different homes and businesses. The event began at…
Southern Torch Photo Booth at Boom Days big hit
The Southern Torch Photo Booth on Saturday proved to be one of our most popular attractions. All we did was set up a camera, backdrop and provide a collection of ridiculous costumes and props.…
How Your Legislators Voted on recent Tax Bills
by Joseph M. Morgan DEKALB COUNTY, Ala.—Throughout the second special session of the Alabama Legislature several tax increase bills were considered in both the House and Senate. Southern Torch decided to see…
Alabama Legislature's new budget calls for $86 million in new taxes
MONTGOMERY, Ala.—After a 6-month stalemate that has spanned two special legislative sessions, Alabama lawmakers passed a state budget Wednesday night that will cost taxpayers $86 million. With less than two weeks…
Alabama lawmakers begin second special session this week to address budget shortage
By Joseph Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com MONTGOMERY, Ala.— The Second Special Session of the Alabama Legislature convened earlier this week on Tuesday to take a third shot this legislative session at addressing the…
78/22 Split Between Education & General Fund Budgets is Key for Alabama’s Future
By Senator Phil Williams (R-Rainbow City) The Dickens’ classic Oliver Twist transcends time and was a catalyst for social change in its day. As we enter the second special session of…