By Tyler Pruett tyler@southerntorch.com MENTONE, Ala. — Thanks to a recent bill passed by the Alabama Legislature, the City of Mentone is one step closer to alcohol sales. During the 2016…
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Southern Torch Newspaper celebrates 1-year anniversary
DEKALB COUNTY, Ala.— Southern Torch will celebrate one year of print publication this week. On May 28, 2015 Southern Torch rolled out a weekly newspaper to broaden its reach and supplement…
DeKalb water determined safe for drinking
By Joseph M. Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com DEKALB COUNTY, Ala.— Last Thursday eight Alabama water systems, including two in Northeast Alabama, were the subject of drinking water advisories issued by the Alabama Department…
Mentone’s traditional wheelwright
Featured image: Hoyle Smith of Mentone builds and restores antique wagons By Tyler Pruett MENTONE, Ala.— For nearly 50 years, Hoyle Smith, 72 and his wife Joyce have called Mentone home.…
Google manager gives NACC commencement address
By Staff Reports RAINSVILLE, Ala.—Mrs. Brenda Standridge, the future Site Manager for Google’s Widows Creek Data Center in Jackson County, gave those in attendance a look into the future with her…
Police searching for missing Fort Payne teen
The Fort Payne Police Department needs your help in solving a missing person’s investigation. Police are looking for 16-year-old Hispanic female Damaris Gomez. Last contact with her was a text message…
Rainsville Council ends 30+year relationship with city's bank
By Joseph M. Morgan RAINSVILLE, Ala.—The Rainsville City Council voted last week to end a 30+year relationship with the city’s bank, First Bank of the South, following news that the bank…
DeKalb Legislators lead the charge against Obama transgender Directive
Featured image: A recent directive from the Obama administration, combined with the controversial changing of corporate policies, has fueled the debate regarding the rights of transgender individuals to choose the restroom that…