Special to the Southern Torch DeKalb leaders honor the life of Billy Jack Mitchell, an iconic DeKalb County businessman and beloved member of the Sand Mountain community. Note from the Editor:…
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Big day for Rainsville Police, taxpayers dodge more debt
Featured image: Rainsville Chief of Police, Johnny Stewart discusses equipment needs at Monday night's council meeting. By Joeph M. Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala.—Early this week the citizens of Rainsville narrowly avoided…
Rainsville Council announces FY2015 budget surplus, then vote to borrow $1.6 million to cover $600K project
In 5-1 vote, Mayor offers only opposition to $1.6 million in new debt By Joseph M. Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala.— The city of Rainsville recently conducted an independent audit of city…
Rainsville announces FY2015 budget surplus of $161,547
By Joseph M. Morgan RAINSVILLE, Ala.—The city of Rainsville recently conducted an independent audit of city finances that reported a budget surplus of $161,547 for the 2015 fiscal year (FY2015). The Certified…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: WHERE IS THE OUTRAGE?
Rainsville Citizen: I'm Embarrassed - Where is the outrage? Dear Editor, As a citizen of Rainsville, I am embarrassed. I'm embarrassed that members of the council think so little of the citizens…
Mail Carrier Honored
By Tyler Pruett tyler@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, AL — For mail carrier Tanya Lyons, January 6 was just like any other day on the job delivering mail, that is until she noticed a…
Rainsville Chamber names D.L. Stiefel 2016 Person of the Year
By Joseph M. Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala.—The Rainsville Chamber of Commerce has chosen D.L. Stiefel as its next Rainsville Person of the Year. The award will be presented at the Chamber’s…
RTI to expand operation in Rainsville
By Joseph M. Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala.—The Rainsville City Council held a special meeting Monday night to meet with representatives from Rainsville Technology, Inc. (RTI) to formalize the company’s legal agreements…