By Joseph M. Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala.— The Rainsville City Council met Monday and discussed the status of a number of current and future city improvement projects and the associated cost…
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Guest Editorial: A letter from Mayor Nick Jones
Dear Editor: From time to time, a city’s leadership will make consequential decisions that will impact the city and its people for years to come. As an elected official, I believe…
Despite Mayor’s objections, Rainsville Council approves $1.5 million bond issue
By Joseph M. Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala.—Despite strong objection from Mayor Nick Jones, the Rainsville City Council voted to approve a $1.5 million bond issue Tuesday night that will eventually cost…
Rainsville City Council to hold critical meeting tonight
By Joseph Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. — The Rainsville City Council will meet tonight at 5:30 p.m. to discuss a $1.5 million bond issue agreement with Raymond James & Associates, Inc.…
Two Council Members Walk into a Meeting...
The Rainsville City Council prepped for Freedom Fest on Monday night with their own fireworks show. There's been tension between Council members Melissa Ledbetter, Joey Graham and Mayor Nick Jones. That…
Fort Payne & Rainsville City Council Quick Hitters
Fort Payne City Council Meeting: Tuesday, May 19 The Fort Payne Boys Soccer Team received a Mayoral Proclamation congratulating them on winning the 6A Soccer State Championship. The City applied for…
Rainsville Becomes an "Alabama Communities of Excellence"
Tuscaloosa, Alabama—Alabama Communities of Excellence (ACE) recently designated Rainsville and four other communities after they successfully completed the ACE approach to economic and community development for cities with populations between 2,000…
Rainsville Council Members Hold Private Interviews and Appoint New City Clerk
The Rainsville City Council met Wednesday at a special called meeting to address the City Clerk vacancy. Councilman Rodger Lingerfelt made a motion (2nd by Councilman Joey Graham) to hire Kelly…