Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala.-- (FULL VIDEO ON SOUTHERN TORCH FACEBOOK) The DeKalb County Board of Education met on Tuesday, June 14th for its regularly scheduled meeting. The Board…
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WIC Income Guidelines Increase
(Submitted Article) ALABAMA--Alabama’s income guidelines for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (better known as WIC) have increased and additional people may qualify. If you are a…
Prevent Heat Illnesses
Submitted Report NORTHEAST, ALABAMA--With heat indices rising into triple digits, the Alabama Department of Public Health advises the public to be alert to the warning signs of heat illnesses. Heat-related illnesses…
Fyffe Main Street Welcomes New Mercantile
BY MARLA BALLARD CONTRIBUTING WRITER FYFFE, Ala.-- Fyffe’s downtown Main Street business district has been expanding over the last few years and now includes a General Store. Owner’s Steve and Leslie…
Mother of Autistic child shares her experience
Front row from left to right: Angelia Jones, Will Jones, and Mike Jones Back row: Angelia's son, Andrew Harper Marla Ballard, Reporter According to the Centers for Disease Control, autism affects…
Rainsville Prepares for 14th Annual Freedom Run
Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala.-- (Full Video on Southern Torch Facebook) The Rainsville City Council held its regular meeting on June 6. Jerry Clifton, Rainsville Freedom Run Organizer, addressed the…
Pruitt to Return to Plainview
Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com DEKALB COUNTY, Ala.--(Full Video on Southern Torch Facebook Page) The DeKalb County Board of Education held its regularly scheduled meeting on June 3. At the meeting,…
FP Talks Trash
Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala.-- (Full video on Southern Torch Facebook) The Fort Payne City Council held its regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, June 7. Mayor Brian Baine…