By Tyler Pruett MADISON, Ala— A group of U.S. military veterans was ejected from presidential hopeful Donald Trump’s recent campaign rally in Madison. Zach Choate, a spokesman for the veterans’ group,…
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Ider Varsity Girls headed to Final Four!!
Regional Champs! Ider Girls advance to Final Four of Class 2A State Championship! By Marla Jones JACKSONVILLE, Ala.— The Ider Lady Hornets defeated the Ranburne Bulldogs Tuesday 64-52 to advance to…
Viva Cuba? North Alabama company will play key role in efforts to resurrect U.S.-Cuban diplomacy
Alabama tractor company owned by paint rock man will be first U.S. business on Cuban soil since 1959 By Joseph M. Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com HAVANA, Cuba— A Paint Rock man and his…
SENSATIONAL : PLAINVIEW SENIORS LEAD THE WAY IN THRILLING 5-OVERTIME VICTORY IN JACKSONVILLE
JACKSONVILLE, Ala.—In a game that saw 5 overtime periods, 10 lead changes, 9 ties and 8 of 10 starters score in double digits, the Plainview Bears defeated the Piedmont Bulldogs 74-65…
Aderholt awards $2.8 million for Rainsville sewer project
By Joseph M. Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala.—U.S. Congressman Robert Aderholt (R-Haleyville) visited Rainsville this week to…
Fort Payne council approves new permit for rescheduled GOP event
By Joseph M. Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala.—After inaction from the Fort Payne City Council two weeks ago led to the denial of an activity permit for the DeKalb County Republican…
Senate Candidate Jonathan McConnell visits Fort Payne
By Tyler Pruett tyler@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala.— Jonathan McConnell, a candidate for U.S. Senate, hosted a meet and greet at the Fort Payne Western Sizzlin’ at 6 p.m. Wednesday night. McConnell…
Dogtown Fire Department Saves Home
By Tyler Pruett tyler@southerntorch.com DOGTOWN, Ala.—Patti Mitchell of Dogtown was assuming, “the worst, but hoping for the best” when she was awoken suddenly around 1:30 a.m. early Wednesday morning by smoke…