A local hero returns to his family By Tyler Pruett tyler@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala— A touching scene unfolded at Cornerstone Academy this week when Sgt. 1st Class Johnny Stewart II surprised his…
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DeKalb man appeals pistol permit denial
By Joseph M. Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com DEKALB COUNTY, Ala.—A DeKalb County resident who was recently denied a handgun permit by the county sheriff’s department has filed an appeal to fight for his…
Harmony in Rainsville?
Mayor, council find common ground with financial initiatives By Joseph M. Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala.—The Rainsville City Council and mayor were able to find common ground Monday night at the city’s…
NE Ag Center to host 2016 Southern Home and Family Show
By Joseph M. Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala.— The 2016 Southern Home and Family Show, presented by FTC and Steel Safe Shelters, will be held in Rainsville at the Northeast Alabama Agribusiness…
Rainsville Lions Club hosts 31st annual rodeo
By Joseph M. Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala.—The Rainsville Lion Club hosted the 31st annual rodeo last weekend at the Northeast Alabama Agri-business Center. Larry Traylor, one of the Lions Club members…
The Last Locker Room
By Dr. John E. Morgan Pastor–Collinsville Baptist Church It happened again two weeks ago. The last locker room. Every year almost every team in Alabama ends its football and basketball seasons…
A Moment with Megan: Pine Cones and Prayer
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,…
Lawmakers introduce bill to allow hemp research
By Tyler Pruett tyler@southerntorch.com MONTGOMERY, Ala— In an official press conference at the state house, Agricultural & Industries Commissioner John McMillan, Senator Paul Bussman (R-Cullman), and Representative Ken Johnson (R-Moulton) announced…