(File Photo) By Staff Reports FORT PAYNE, Ala. — According to the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office: The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office would like to remind everyone to be on the lookout this…
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Greeson announces run for DeKalb Co. Circuit Clerk
PHOTO: Todd Greeson at this morning's Valley Head Christmas Parade. (Contributed Photo) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com IDER, Ala. – Today, Ider native Todd Greeson announced his run for DeKalb County Circuit Clerk. The…
Rainsville Fire Department starts program to put detectors in homes
(File Photo) By Staff Reports RAINSVILLE, Ala. — Rainsville Fire/Rescue Chief Willimac Wright issued a statement on a new program the department is doing to help ensure more residences have smoke…
Lingerfelt pushes back regarding Chavies Bridge property
PHOTO: Rainsville Mayor Rodger Lingerfelt weighs-in on the situation regarding the condemnation of a right-of-way to replace Chavies Bridge. (File Photo) By Marla Jones, Reporter marla@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. — Mayor Rodger Lingerfelt…
CONDEMNATION: Berry speaks out on City’s plan to sue
PHOTO: The City of Rainsville has been seeking to replace the aging bridge on Chavies Road. Now the council is pursuing condemnation on a piece of property needed for the right-of-way for…
Road project in Rainsville to switch to daylight hours
PHOTO: The road work at the main intersection in Rainsville that we reported on around 4 weeks ago is now switching to daylight hours. (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By Staff Reports…
VIDEO: Tempers flare at the Rainsville Council
PHOTO: Citizen Sonjia Pittman discusses a letter sent to her by the attorney of Councilman Bejan Taheri. By Marla Jones, Reporter marla@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. — (Full Video at the Bottom) The Rainsville City…
DeKalb Sheriff's Office releases statement on Deputy Matthews' passing
By Staff Reports FORT PAYNE, Ala. — UPDATE: A memorial service for Deputy Matthews will be held at 3 pm on Thursday, November 2 at Wilson Funeral Home. The family will receive…