By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com FYFFE, Ala. — For those of us following local politics, especially for an entire county, it can be difficult to give as much attention to…
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Rainsville Police Department hires new officer
By C. Campbell, Staff Writer cody@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. — Following the approval of a motion at the Rainsville City Council meeting on Tuesday night, the Rainsville Police Department is hiring a…
Fort Payne City Council extends logging moratorium
Fort Payne City Council extends logging moratorium By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — “It’s going to take some cooperative work and it’s not something that’s going to…
Rainsville Council Sep. 6, Full Video
By Staff Reports RAINSVILLE, Ala. — Watch the full length video of Rainsville's September 6 council meeting.
Craig wins mayor's race in Sylvania
By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com SYLVANIA, Ala. — After the results were certified, acting Sylvania Mayor Gerald Craig has won reelection. Craig was in a three-way race with Tom Miller…
Mayor Chesser wins reelection
By Staff Reports FORT PAYNE, Ala. — The votes are in, and Larry Chesser has won a second term as Fort Payne's Mayor. Chesser defeated David Beddingfield by a narrow margin…
Frank Hiett Celebrates 100th Birthday in Rainsville
DeKalb County Commission President Rickey Harcrow presents Mr. Hiett with a special plaque. (Photo by Marla Jones) By Staff Reports RAINSVILLE, Ala. — Longtime DeKalb County resident Frank Hiett celebrated his…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Move Rainsville Forward, Win or Lose
The following letter was submitted to the Southern Torch by Rainsville citizen Nick Hall. If you have thoughts you would like to be considered for print or posted to our website,…