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,…
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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,…
Rainsville Councilman Joey Graham Clashes with Fire Department
The Rainsville City Council met on Monday night for 4 hours to discuss a number of issues, including the amount of vacation time the Fire Department would receive. Fire Department…
$500,000 Grant Coming to Rainsville
Congressman Aderholt has announced that a $500,000 grant for the Rainsville Fire and Rescue Department has been secured. "This is a great day for the people of Rainsville, which wouldn't have been possible without the extraordinary work of Fire Chief Thomas Ridgeway and Congressman Aderholt. First Responders work tirelessly to keep our families safe, and…