By Joseph M. Morgan Editor and Publisher joseph@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala.— The Rainsville City Council met Monday night to discuss a number of matters, including completing repairs and maintenance to a number…
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Moonshine operation busted in Sylvania
Featured image: Sylvania Police Chief Ross Greenwood shows off the 25 gallons of mash that were seized. By Marla Jones marla@southerntorch.com SYLVANIA, Ala. — Acting on a tip by a concerned citizen,…
Geraldine's Mayor Chuck Ables asks for support on August 23rd
Featured image: Geraldine’s Mayor Chuck Ables is seeking reelection on August 23 By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com GERALDINE, Ala. — Geraldine’s Mayor Chuck Ables recently announced his bid for reelection. Ables is…
Fort Payne resident killed in July 4 crash
By Staff Reports FORT PAYNE, Ala. — According to a statement released by the Fort Payne Police Department, on July 4, the scene of a single motorcycle accident was discovered in…
Memorial service for Ashley Scott announced
Featured image: Ashley Lynn Scott, 25 (Photo from Dekalb Ambulance Service) By Staff Reports FORT PAYNE, Ala.— In a statement released by the Dekalb Ambulance Service (DAS), a memorial service has been…
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,…
Tina Pike announces candidacy for Rainsville Council Place 1
By Tyler Pruett tyler@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. — Tina Pike attended nine different schools in the area growing up, ending at Fyffe High School. Pike got pregnant her senior year, and was…
Police searching for missing Fort Payne teen
The Fort Payne Police Department needs your help in solving a missing person’s investigation. Police are looking for 16-year-old Hispanic female Damaris Gomez. Last contact with her was a text message…