Southern Torch Valentine's Day Giveaway for Two!

Valentine’s Day Contest Winners

Valentines Day contest winners
Ryan James and Anna Wilson

RAINSVILLE, Ala.— Anna Wilson and Ryan James met in their high school choir class by chance. “A really slim chance considering moving from Wales to this little town,” James said. “She was supposed to have AP Chemistry that semester but decided against it last minute and took choir instead, which we’re both pretty happy about.” The couple have been dating since May, 24th, 2014; about a year and 10 months and they plan on going strong for a lot longer. “Right now, she’s going to NACC to become a surgical nurse and I’m in the process of joining the U.S. Air Force.” James said.


Valentine’s Day Contest Runner-Ups

Valentines Day contest runner-ups
From left to right: Kristen, Gunner Joe, and Joey Hayman

RAINSVILLE, Ala.— Kristen and Joey Haymon met in 2004. ”I’ll never forget the first time I saw Joey.” Kristen Haymon said. “Some time passed and we finally went on our first date in January 2005.   Since that day I have considered myself blessed and highly favored by The Lord!” Kristen said. “We have a very unique love story that was definitely ordained by The Lord. Kristen and Joey until March 2006, when Joey asked Kristen to be his wife. The couple said “I Do” in front of our family and friends on Oct. 14, 2006. “Our married life was all I dreamed it would be and more. Then on June 1, 2011, our love for one another grew. Our perfect baby boy was born!” Kristen said. “Gunner Joe Haymon was and is the most perfect beautiful blonde haired blue eyed boy. He has completed our marriage. My family has built our values on the solid rock of Jesus Christ and we owe everything we have to Him. Our marriage is the perfect union because of Christ. We have been married 9 years and still learning everyday how to make it better.  So, with that said, we appreciate everyone who commented, liked and shared our picture! We will definitely enjoy the dinner and movie!” Kristen said.