By Karah Wilson karah@southerntorch.com MENTONE, Ala.—Last Saturday and Sunday were days set aside for the 34th annual Colorfest in Mentone. Colorfest is an arts and music festival hosted on the main…
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DeKalb County CCLI Program
By Karah Wilson karah@southerntorch.com DEKALB CO., Ala.—The DeKalb County Board of Education passed a policy Apr. 16 that allowed students of DeKalb County schools to bring their electronic devices in the…
Collinsville History Museum gets new home
By Sam Hughes Collinsville, Ala.— Not many people in Alabama can trace their town to its founders and original families. But thanks to the Collinsville Historical Association, a few people can.…
RTI 5K Great Pumpkin Run
By Sam Hughes RAINSVILLE, Ala.— Last Saturday, Oct. 17, RTI held its 3rd Annual Great Pumpkin Run 5K. There were about 200 runners this year. The run was to raise money…
Strangers in the Dark
By Dr. John E. Morgan Pastor–Collinsville Baptist Church I only went because of a girl. Second year of college. A girl I really liked asked me to go on a Baptist…
Victory for the Lions
By Marla Jones, Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com Crossville 21-White Plains 13 “Winning isn’t everything, but wanting the win is.” —Vince Lombardi It seemed that victory was something that Crossville just could not…
Tigers finish strong
By Marla Jones, Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com Valley Head 55-Jacksonville Christian 44 It was Homecoming for Valley Head this week. Young and old were gathered to support their Tigers. They were hoping…
Bears maul the Lions
By Marla Jones, Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com Plainview 42-Brindlee Mountain 20 Plainview traveled to Brindlee Mountain, Friday night. It did not take Plainview long to start the assault against Brindlee Mountain. With…