Featured image: The historic Cricket Theatre in Collinsville is hosting a lighting ceremony next week to officially unveil the restored marquee By Joseph M. Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com COLLINSVILLE, Ala.— Nights will soon be…
Month: July 2016
Rainsville Walking Trail nearing completion
Featured image: One of several bridges completed along the trail (Photo by Tyler Pruett) By Tyler Pruett tyler@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. — During Tuesday’s regularly scheduled council meeting, the Rainsville City Council approved…
Rainsville sorts out election duties
By Tyler Pruett tyler@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. — The Rainsville City Council met on Tuesday, July 5 in lieu of their regularly scheduled meeting falling on the July Fourth holiday. Key topics…
Family mourns loss of crash victim
By Tyler Pruett tyler@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala.— Late Wednesday afternoon, the family and friends of Timothy Smith gathered near the intersection of Pack and Sylvania Gap Road (Co. Rd 27) near…
Beddingfield announces run for mayor in Fort Payne
Article provided by Times Journal David Beddingfield announced Tuesday he will run for mayor of Fort Payne. Beddingfield graduated from the University of Alabama in 1970 with a degree in education.…
Social media conspiracies, by Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor
Featured image: Mine-Resistant Armored Protected Vehicles (MRAPS) being shipped for duty around the globe. Similar vehicles painted white and marked “U.N.” caused an internet stir late last week when seen in…
Fort Payne Police Report, July 1 - 3
Friday July 1st Reported Crimes (7/1) Theft of Property: Occurred at 200 Gault Ave S, an Alabama tag was taken, valued at $45.55 Theft of Property: Occurred at 106 15th Street SE, a…
Multiple injuries in LIttle River Canyon on the fourth
By Staff Reports FORT PAYNE, Ala. — What seemed to be a normal Fourth of July weekend, quickly turned into the busiest ever for the Fischer Rescue Squad (FRS). At 3:56…