Lurleen Wallace By Steve Flowers Kay Ivey is Alabama’s second female governor. Lurleen Wallace was the first. Ironically, Kay Ivey’s idol and impetus for striving to be governor was Lurleen Wallace. …

Lurleen Wallace By Steve Flowers Kay Ivey is Alabama’s second female governor. Lurleen Wallace was the first. Ironically, Kay Ivey’s idol and impetus for striving to be governor was Lurleen Wallace. …
Dr. David Bronner Celebrates Fifty Years as CEO of RSA By Steve Flowers The legendary head of the Retirement Systems of Alabama (RSA), Dr. David Bronner, celebrates 50 years as CEO…
Submitted RAINSVILLE, Ala.-- DeKalb County Career Tech Director Jonathan Phillips was reelected for a second term by his fellow career tech administrators to serve as Region 1 East Vice-President for the…
By Marla Ballard Reporter DEKALB COUNTY - With days warming up into the 70s it will not be long before the swimsuits will come out of the drawer and summer fun…
By Marla Jones Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com GERALDINE, Ala.- On March 13, 2023, the Town of Geraldine issued Proclamation 2023-3-13 which was the establishment of Hody Childress Day. The Proclamation reads as…
Collinsville will host the First Round of the 2023 Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) Class 1A-3A Varsity Girls and Boys Soccer State Playoffs on Monday, May 1. Ticket links for…
Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com FYFE, Ala.-- Fyffe educator, Kendall Durham wanted to make her students at Fyffe aware of the dangers in our area and the signs of Human Trafficking. …
Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala.-- The Secret Place in Fort Payne is hosting Spring on the Mountain, complete with a harpist, on April 29. There will be two…