Featured image: Leadership Dekalb County participants with members of the Dekalb County Commission By Tyler Pruett tyler@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala.— Leadership Dekalb County held its Local Dekalb County Government Day last…
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As many as 20 teams expected to compete in “Wiffle for Savannah” fundraiser in Rainsville
RAINSVILLE, Ala.— This Sunday Apr. 17 at 1 p.m in Rainsville, members of a local whiffle ball league will host “Whiffle for Savannah,” a tournament to raise money for Savannah Willingham,…
Jones to deliver State of the City address on Thursday
By Joseph M. Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala.—Mayor Nick Jones will be delivering the 2016 Rainsville State of the City address next week, a Rainsville event that Jones, along with the Rainsville…
Cornerstone students honored
Recently Cornerstone Christian Academy attended the State Junior Beta Competition. They performed and placed in several categories. Jesse Farris, Mary Grace Meadows, Abbie McGee, and Darby Culpepper placed runner up in…
Saturday Night Lights: Fyffe hosts DeKalb County Old Timers alumni football game tonight
If I Could Do It Again By Marla Jones, Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com FYFFE, Ala.— This Saturday, April 9 at 6 p.m. at Fyffe High School, former high school football rivals from…
DeKalb Judge hears handgun permit appeal
Featured image: In District Court, Rickey Pippin vs. DeKalb County Sheriff Jimmy Harris in appeal of handgun permit denial By Joseph M. Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com DEKALB COUNTY, Ala.—A DeKalb County resident who…
Community shows love for Savannah
Featured image: Savannah Willingham, Plainview High School, Class of 2016 By Tyler Pruett tyler@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala.— In the face of a tragic accident, the Rainsville community and Dekalb County citizens have…
Rainsville Council announces FY2015 budget surplus, then vote to borrow $1.6 million to cover $600K project
In 5-1 vote, Mayor offers only opposition to $1.6 million in new debt By Joseph M. Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala.— The city of Rainsville recently conducted an independent audit of city…