PHOTO: The Brink's truck parked behind the Rainsville Police Department. The vehicle will be getting an overhaul; with new sirens and radio equipment, donated by the local community. (Tyler Pruett |…
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Investigation leads Jackson Co. investigators to several stolen boats
PHOTO: Aaron Ray Taylor, 41 of Bryant was arrested after Jackson County Investigators found several boats reported stolen from Tennessee on his property. (Jackson County Sheriff's Office) By Staff Reports SCOTTSBORO, Ala.…
RTI, BodyVision, and BlueScope help Rainsville Fire with upgrades
PHOTO: Rainsville Fire Chief Willimac Wright (Center) and Captain Derrick Summerford with representatives with BlueScope Buildings. (Rainsville Fire Department) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. — Recently, the Rainsville Fire…
Geraldine and Sylvania Golf Teams receive equipment donation
PHOTO: Jesse Pittman and Brody Henderson, students at Geraldine High School, help unload recently donated golf supplies. (Keith Atchley | DeKalb County Schools) Contributed by DeKalb County Schools FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Mrs. Elaine Lands,…
GoFundMe Page set up to help Mentone fire department
By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com MENTONE, Ala. — Since November 9, local firefighters have been working non-stop to contain multiple blazes on Lookout Mountain. Much of this battle is being…
NRA helps Sheriff's Office subsidize purchase of Glock 43s
By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Sheriff’s deputies in rural counties across Alabama and the country are often faced with late night patrols in remote areas, alone,…
Tom Hale qualifies for Sylvania Town Council run
By Tyler Pruett Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com SYLVANIA, Ala. — Longtime Sylvania resident Tom Hale has qualified to run for Sylvania Town Council Place 2. He’ll be facing off against Jerod Sharp…