By: Joseph M. Morgan RAINSVILLE, Ala.—As of 5 p.m. tonight, Thursday March 17, 2016 the DeKalb BOE meeting has begun. Coach Neal Thrash will finally get his day before the DeKalb County…
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Rainsville First Baptist celebrates return of local hero, all are welcome; RFBC fellowship hall today from 2 p.m-4 p.m.
By Joseph M. Morgan and Tyler Pruett RAINSVILLE, Ala.—Sgt. 1st Class Johnny Stewart has been the talk of the town this week in Rainsville. Today Rainsville First Baptist Church is hosting a…
Surprise homecoming
A local hero returns to his family By Tyler Pruett tyler@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala— A touching scene unfolded at Cornerstone Academy this week when Sgt. 1st Class Johnny Stewart II surprised his…
DeKalb man appeals pistol permit denial
By Joseph M. Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com DEKALB COUNTY, Ala.—A DeKalb County resident who was recently denied a handgun permit by the county sheriff’s department has filed an appeal to fight for his…
Harmony in Rainsville?
Mayor, council find common ground with financial initiatives By Joseph M. Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala.—The Rainsville City Council and mayor were able to find common ground Monday night at the city’s…
Native announces app launch
By Joseph M. Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala.— Native Inc., a locally owned marketing strategy and software development company will officially launch their new app on Tuesday, March 15, 2016. Native Director…
BREAKING NEWS: Shooting at Fort Payne Wal-Mart
FORT PAYNE, Ala.—There was a shooting tonight at approximately 8 p.m. at Wal-Mart in Fort Payne. Law enforcement at the scene reported that the victim is in critical condition and is…
Mentone loses historical tree
Featured image: The tree at the Mentone Inn has greeted visitors at the top of the mountain for the last century By Tyler Pruett tyler@southerntorch.com MENTONE, Ala— For almost a century,…