PHOTO: Councilman Randall Ham, with members of the Fort Payne Fire Department and the new trucks. Ham discusses the runoff and new firetrucks By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE,…
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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…
Rainsville candidates take the stage
Featured image: The Times Journal hosted a lively public forum this week for the candidates running for Rainsville City government By Tyler Pruett Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. — On Tuesday night,…
Gary Hartline announces run for Rainsville City Council
By Tyler Pruett Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. — Small business owner Gary Hartline is announcing his run for Rainsville City Council Place #3. Hartline is a longtime resident of Rainsville,…
Multiple injuries in LIttle River Canyon on the fourth
By Staff Reports FORT PAYNE, Ala. — What seemed to be a normal Fourth of July weekend, quickly turned into the busiest ever for the Fischer Rescue Squad (FRS). At 3:56…
DeKalb County celebrates July 4th holiday
By Joseph M. Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com DEKALB COUNTY, Ala.— There will be plenty to do in DeKalb County over the next few days as a number of communities prepare for Independence Day…
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,…
Does DeKalb County need constables?
By Tyler Pruett tyler@southerntorch.com On Tuesday, Dekalb County voters of District 1 will head to the polls to conclude the special election to fill a vacancy left when the former constable,…