Southern Torch announced today the winners of the 2015 Rainsville Boo Bash costume contest that was held on Halloween night. More than 125 Trick-or-Treaters took part in the contest. Thank you…
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DA’s office to host Law Enforcement Appreciation Day
DEKALB COUNTY, Ala. — Ninth District Attorney Mike O’Dell is hosting a Law Enforcement Appreciation Day for Dekalb and Cherokee Counties today at the JSU Little River Canyon Center. The event,…
Collinsville picks up girls soccer, tryouts Nov. 12-13
By Joseph M. Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com COLLINSVILLE, Ala.—Collinsville High School will soon have a new girls soccer team to complement what is already a very strong boys program. They received clearance last…
Bryson Strong 5K Nov. 8
By Tyler Pruett tyler@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala.— Thirteen-year-old Bryson Richey was a 3-sport athlete; participating in baseball, football, and basketball at Plainview School when a tragic ATV accident led to the amputation…
DeSoto to host Spookapalooza
FORT PAYNE, Ala.— Grab your costume because it is time for Desoto State Park to host its annual Halloween event, Spookapalooza, Oct. 30-November 1, 2015. Spookapalooza, which is free to the…
Plenty to do in DeKalb on Halloween night
By Karah Wilson karah@southerntorch.com Tomorrow night will be a busy night in DeKalb County as communities and organizations throughout the region host a variety of events for children and adults of…
South DeKalb launches area-wide Celebrate Recovery
By Karah Wilson karah@southerntorch.com GERALDINE, Ala.— South DeKalb Celebrate Recovery, who offers ‘Hope for hurts, habits, and hang-ups,’ launches Tuesday, November 3, 2015 at Skirum United Methodist Church, 2999 County Road…
Mind Your Elders
By Dr. John E. Morgan Pastor–Collinsville Baptist Church They’ve been singing together since the ‘50s. But probably not this exact group of fifteen. Plus a piano player. And recruits from the…