Marla Jones, Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala.-- During Covid, Rainsville Freedom Run organizers and neighbors, Jerry Clifton and Pam Willingham set a goal of running consecutively for 1000 days, in order…
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Local Main Street Programs Recognized
Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com OPELIKA, Ala.-- Main Street Alabama celebrated local program successes at the ninth annual Awards of Excellence program on August 18, at the Auburn Marriott Opelika Resort…
Successful Freedom Run
Race Coordinator Jerry Clifton Awards Presentation Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala.-- The fourteenth Rainsville Freedom Run was held on Saturday, June 18. According to the race coordinator, Jerry Clifton,…
Rainsville Prepares for 14th Annual Freedom Run
Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala.-- (Full Video on Southern Torch Facebook) The Rainsville City Council held its regular meeting on June 6. Jerry Clifton, Rainsville Freedom Run Organizer, addressed the…
The Best Small Race in America
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor RAINSVILLE, Ala. — Runners from across the country will descend upon Rainsville for the “best small race in America” on June 15, 2019 for the 11th…
Clifton Honored at Council Meeting
By Marla Jones, Reporter • marla@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. — (Full Video Below) The Rainsville City Council met on Monday, June 18, 2018 for their regularly scheduled meeting. During the work session, Rainsville Freedom…
Another Successful Year
PHOTO: Runners from across the world came together at Broadway Baptist on Saturday. (just4running.com) By Zach Hester, Reporter • zach@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. — It was another successful year for the Rainsville Freedom Run as…
10th Annual Freedom Run This Weekend!
PHOTO: The 10th Annual Rainsville Freedom Run will be held on June 16, 2018. (Submitted Photo) By Marla Jones, Reporter • marla@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. — On Saturday, June 16, 2018, the City of…