By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala.—The DeKalb County Board of Education voted at an emergency meeting Monday night to approve the purchase of 11.6 acres in Rainsville for $150,000. The…
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Marco Rubio Holds Guntersville Rally
By: Tyler Pruett GUNTERSVILLE, Ala.—The Marco Rubio for President campaign made its first stop in the Yellowhammer state Tuesday afternoon in Guntersville. Speaking to a crowd of enthusiastic supporters, the senator…
DeKalb BOE approves $150K purchase of 11.6 acres in Rainsville
DeKalb BOE approves $150K purchase of 11.6 acres in Rainsville
RTI to expand operation in Rainsville
RAINSVILLE, Ala.—The Rainsville City Council held a special meeting Monday night to meet with representatives from Rainsville Technology, Inc. (RTI) to formalize the company's legal agreements with the city regarding an…
Fyffe faces Randolph County tonight in semifinals of 2A State Championship
By Joseph M. Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com FYFFE, Ala.—For the third consecutive year the Fyffe Red Devils will compete in the semifinals of the AHSAA Class 2A State Playoffs. The Red Devils face…
McGill kicks off U.S. Senate campaign
By Joseph M. Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com McGill kicks off U.S. Senate campaign DEKALB COUNTY, Ala. — Republican Shadrack McGill from Jackson County held a kickoff rally Tuesday for his U.S. Senate campaign…
2016 PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES BEGIN FEB. 1
By Tyler Pruett tyler@southerntorch.com With all the media coverage of 2015, it can be hard to believe that the first electoral event for the presidential primaries is almost two months away.…
Gov. Bentley visits Fort Payne Monday
Governor announces more than $800,000 in grants in DeKalb County FORT PAYNE, Ala.—Gov. Robert Bentley visited Fort Payne on Monday to announce more than $800,000 in federal grants awarded through the…