By Joseph M. Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala.—U.S. Congressman Robert Aderholt (R-Haleyville) visited Rainsville this week to…
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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…
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 HAVANA, Cuba--A Paint Rock man and his small business…
Mayor asked to surrender keys to city hall
By Joseph M. Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala.— Truth remains murky in Rainsville, as conflicting explanations and widely varying news reports continue to emerge amidst the high drama that began at a…
Sen. Phil Williams continues fight for DeKalb's Second Amendment rights
By: Joseph M. Morgan MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Last week the Alabama Senate passed legislation sponsored by DeKalb Sen. Phil Williams that will help protect the rights of gun owners in DeKalb and throughout…