(File Photo) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — According to the DeKalb County Emergency Management Agency, the "Emergency Mock Event" for next week has been cancelled due to…
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Hurricane Irma causes minimal damage in DeKalb County
(DeKalb County Emergency Management Agency) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Hurricane Irma passed through the North Alabama area late yesterday, with rainy and windy conditions continuing through today.…
Rainsville holds September 11th Memorial Service
PHOTO: Reggie Byrum, Pastor at Mercy Temple in Pisgah, beginning the memorial service with a prayer. (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. — This morning at 8:48…
Rainsville Council approves funding match for demolition of 22 properties
By Tyler Pruett tyler@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala.—The Rainsville City Council met for a regularly scheduled council meeting Monday night. Mayor Nick Jones called the meeting to order with Joey Graham, Melissa Ledbetter,…