Contributed Story Dennis Lewis, Senior System Operator for the Valley Head Water Works, was recently named Water Operator of the Year by the Alabama Rural Water Association (ARWA) at its 44th…
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Delinquent Tax Scam
NORTHEAST ALABAMA-- DeKalb County Revenue Commissioner, Tyler Wilks is warning citizens about a scam that is circulating in other counties, regarding delinquent property taxes. Wilks received the following information from a…
Justice for Amberly
Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com DEKALB COUNTY, Ala.-- Today, March 24, 2022, Christopher Wayne Madison appeared in DeKalb County Circuit Court and accepted a plea agreement of life without the possibility…
100 Alabama Miles Challenge
Submitted ALABAMA--The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) and its partners will kick off the 2022 season of the 100 Alabama Miles Challenge virtually on Saturday, March 26. The 100 Alabama…
Geraldine Discuss Improvements to Youth Fields
GERALDINE, Ala.--The Geraldine Town Council met on Tuesday, March 15. Coach Jamie Gilbert from Geraldine School prayed the opening prayer and Mayor Ables led the pledge to the flag. Minutes from…
New Paving Projects in Rainsville
Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, ALA.-- (Full video on Southern Torch Facebook Page) The Rainsville City Council held its regularly scheduled meeting on March 21. The Council authorized Mayor Lingerfelt…
Fort Payne Delegation Visits Washington, D.C.
Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com WASHINGTON, D.C.-- The Fort Payne Delegation, consisting of Mayor Brian Baine and Fort Payne City Council members Walter Watson, Johnny Eberhart, Lynn Brewer, along with the…
Brooklyn Tabernacle Singers to Perform in Rainsville
Special to Southern Torch by Laura Glover Pruitt RAINSVILLE, ALA.--”Julie, we’re coming to Rainsville. I’ve already told them we’re coming. If I have to haul the sound equipment in on my…