Monday July 11th Reported Incidents (7/11) Theft of Property – Occurred at Wal-Mart. A Rayovac flashlight, two Energizer flashlights, CO2 pistol, pack of Alkaline batteries and a CO2 bottle were taken,…
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The shirt off my back: 1996 Atlanta Olympics, by Dr. John E. Morgan
By Dr. John E. Morgan Pastor–Collinsville Baptist Church Twenty years ago we were all excited about the Summer Olympics. In Atlanta. Gloria, John and I all volunteered. Gloria with gymnastics. John…
Candidate qualifying ends in DeKalb County: Who's running for office in your town?
By: Joseph M. Morgan, Editor and Publisher joseph@southerntorch.com DEKALB COUNTY, Ala.—On Tuesday July 19 at city governments throughout DeKalb County finished candidate qualification this afternoon at 5 p.m. Municipal elections in DeKalb…
Collinsville woman arrested for forgery
Featured image: Haley McCue, 32 of Collinsville was arrested on Monday for several counts of forgery and other charges. By Staff Reports FORT PAYNE, Ala. — On Monday, deputies with the DeKalb…
Walking Through Time
By Dr. John E. Morgan Pastor–Collinsville Baptist Church Three years ago my family was on Anna Maria Island on the Gulf below Saint Petersburg. Gloria and I have seen our family…
Historic Cricket Theatre hosts lighting ceremony for restored marquee
Featured image: The Collinsville Historical Association hosted a lighting ceremony to celebrate the recent restoration of the marquee sign at the Cricket Theatre in Collinsville. Visit www.SouthernTorch.com for the full report and…
Fort Payne Police Report, July 4 - 7
Monday July 4th Reported Crimes (7/4): None Reported Arrests Reported (7/4): Ryan Neal Honea, age 23 of Rainsville Arrested for public intoxication at 5:57 p.m. Patrick Adams Buffington III, age 25 of…
Lessons from My Cousin, by Dr. John E. Morgan
By Dr. John E. Morgan Pastor–Collinsville Baptist Church I got her stare one time. It seemed to cut straight to my brain and see everything about me. The woman staring at…