By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com Since the events September 11, 2001, it’s become a part of life to pay remembrance of the lives lost on that day. Most of us…
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Deer, Turkey killed in Alabama this season must be reported
By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. — For the first time in Alabama history, deer and turkey that are harvested this season are required to be reported to…
Greenleaf finalist in catfish competition
The Greenleaf Grill in Mentone has been selected as a finalist for the Bama’s Best Catfish Competition! The Greenleaf placed in the top four, with the overall winner being announced this…
Mentone awarded city planning grant from Appalachian Regional Commission
Featured image: The town of Mentone was recently awarded a grant from ARC to develop a long-term plan for the city. By Joseph M. Morgan Editor and Publisher joseph@southerntorch.com MENTONE, Ala.— The…
Candidate qualifying ends in DeKalb County: Who's running for office in your town?
By: Joseph M. Morgan, Editor and Publisher joseph@southerntorch.com DEKALB COUNTY, Ala.—On Tuesday July 19 at city governments throughout DeKalb County finished candidate qualification this afternoon at 5 p.m. Municipal elections in DeKalb…
Open Farm Fridays at the Farm at Windy Hill
Featured image: The Farm at Windy Hill is a self-sustaining farm in Mentone, just off of Highway 117. (Photo by Tyler Pruett) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com MENTONE, Ala. — The…
Teens from Mentone, Rainsville take the stage
Featured image: Courtney Roden of Mentone and Megan Mitchell of Rainsville will appear in a play with Whole Backstage Theatre in Guntersville, "The Fabulous Fifties." By Joseph M. Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com GUNTERSVILLE, Ala.—A…
DeKalb hosts travel writers from across the globe
By John Dersham DeKalb County Tourism Director I really had fun last weekend. We had the honor of having a bus full of travel writers spend a weekend here in DeKalb.…