Contributed by Southern Torch Wedding Giveaway winner Charity Hester You know that saying people say in a clumsy attempt to lend comfort to a friend during a breakup or relationship fail?…
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Teen recovering after being shot in the hip
By Marla Jones, Staff Reporter marla@southerntorch.com SYLVANIA, Ala.— A juvenile was shot Saturday night while attempting to roll a yard in the Town of Sylvania. According to Sylvania Police Chief, Ross…
Rainsville mayor delivers 2016 State of the City address
Citizens angered that Rainsville City Council did not show up to State of the City By Joseph M. Morgan RAINSVILLE, Ala.—A record crowd turned out to attend the 2016 Rainsville State…
A day we will never forget
Featured image: Remembering those who were lost on April 27, 2011 Tornado Memorial Ceremony at the Dekalb Coliseum in Rainsville April 23 at 1:00 p.m.
Rainsville city government finds common ground to cut costs
By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala.— In Monday’s regularly scheduled council meeting, the Rainsville City Council and Mayor Nick Jones agreed on measures to both cut operating costs and…
High school student from Geraldine reported missing
By Joseph M. Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com GERALDINE, Ala.— According to the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office, a student from Geraldine High School, Jesse Cole Holcomb, 17, has been reportedly missing since Saturday. Holcomb…
Southern Torch Mother's Day Giveaway!
To nominate your mom on the Southern Torch Facebook page, simply post a picture of her, or tell us in 25 words or less why your mom deserves to win. The…
Elliott wins GOP runoff for DeKalb BOE, Place 5
Featured image: DeKalb Probate Judge Ronnie Osborn (center) and DeKalb County Republican Chairman Mark Ford (right) congratulate Robert Elliott (left), for his victory in the GOP Runoff for DeKalb County BOE,…