By Staff Reports POWELL, Ala. — Area residents are in for a treat this summer as Northeast Alabama Community College (NACC) Theatre brings the iconic play Driving Miss Daisy to the…
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I-59 emergency bridge repairs complete
By Staff Reports DeKALB COUNTY, Ala. — The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) advises motorists that the DeKalb County 140 bridge over Interstate 59 at Sulphur Springs (Exit 239) reopened Saturday,…
Fischer Rescue Purchases New Truck
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com FISCHER COMMUNITY, Ala. — In an exclusive to Southern Torch, the Fischer Rescue Squad unveiled their new Rope Truck. Since its beginning in 1960,…
Hartman Hammers Home the Win
By Staff Reports SCOTTSBORO, Ala. — When Jamie Hartman burst onto the scene with the Bassmaster Elite Series in 2017, he seemed like a virtual lock to eventually hoist one of…
Local Businesses Defend the Blue Line
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com PHOTO PICTURED (L to R): Jill Dover (The Willow Tree employee), Kendra Caldwell (owner of The Willow Tree), Sylvania Police Chief Eric Tidmore, Derek…
AFC2 Homecoming Thrills Fans
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor (Photos by Isabella Kean) RAINSVILLE, Ala. — Sam McAlpin dreamed of a sell-out crowd for his AFC Homecoming 2, mixed martial arts fights. On Saturday, at the…
Local Cadet Graduates from West Point
By Staff Reports WEST POINT, N.Y. — Cadet William Michael Dunavant, son of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Dunavant of Suwanee, Ga., grandson of Hershel and Gayle Dunavant of Rainsville, Ala. and…
Rainsville Freedom Run Celebrates 11th Year
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. — The Rainsville Freedom Run celebrated their 11th year with 980 registered runners! Five countries and 15 states were represented. This was…