Featured image: The team prays before practice By Marla Jones Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com CROSSVILLE, Ala,— The Crossville Varsity Football team is no stranger to adversity. This year they received news that their…
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1996 Atlanta Olympics—As Good as Gold
By Dr. John E. Morgan Pastor–Collinsville Baptist Church Twenty years ago we were all excited about the Olympics being in our back yard in Atlanta. As I worked at the Olympic…
Donna G. Jones announces run for Collinsville City Council
By: Joseph M. Morgan Editor and Publisher joseph@southerntorch.com COLLINSVILLE, Ala.—Collinsville High School (CHS) educator Donna G. Jones recently announced her intent to run for the Collinsville City Council, District 2. Mrs.…
Fort Payne Police Report, Friday July 22 - Sunday July 24
Fort Payne Police Report (Friday, July 22 - Sunday, July 24) By Staff Reports Friday July 22nd Reported incidents (7/22) Leaving the…
Fort Payne resident donates charter bus to DeKalb County
Featured image: Local resident Carolyn Martin of Fort Payne donated a charter bus to the DeKalb County Commission that will be utilized by both the DeKalb County Schools and EMA DeKalb Schools,…
Lighting Up the Night: Close to 500 attend Cricket Theatre marquee lighting ceremony in Collinsville
Featured image: Almost 500 residents recently turned out to attend the ceremonial lighting of the new marquee at the historic Cricket Theatre in Collinsville. By Joseph M. Morgan Editor and Publisher joseph@southerntorch.com…
Collinsville All-Stars take 9th in Dixie Youth State Tournament
Featured image: (L to R): Back Row: Coaches Nick traffanstedt, Reggie lang, Seth Adams, Brent Killian, and Cody McAteer; 2nd Row: Gavin Lang, Marc Anthony Hernandez, Sam Stewart, Tyde Traffanstedt, Mason McAteer,…
Inside the Huddle-A Sneak Peek at the Ider Hornets
Featured image: Warmups before hitting the weight room By Marla Jones Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com IDER, Ala.—The Ider Hornets have what it takes to be a powerhouse in Class 2A this season. The…