(Montgomery, Ala) - The Alabama Department of Transportation is expecting higher-than-average traffic volumes on Alabama’s roadways this holiday season. For the safety of the traveling public, as well as construction and…
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Limited Road Construction during Thanksgiving
(MONTGOMERY, Ala.) – Travelers on Alabama’s roadways can expect higher traffic volumes as the holiday season begins. For the safety of the traveling public, construction industry workers and maintenance crews, the…
DeKalb BOE Discusses Safety
By Marla Jones, Reporter • marla@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. — The DeKalb County Board of Education held their regular meeting on June 25, 2018. During the work session, safety was the main concern. Chris…
DeKalb County Schools announcement regarding Monday's Eclipse
PHOTO: Over the weekend, DeKalb County Schools was notified that the glasses that were purchased for viewing the eclipse were not, "sourced from a recommended manufacturer," and were not recommended for use.…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Where is the fairness?
(Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) *The following is a letter to the editor submitted by Rainsville Citizen Sonjia Pittman, regarding the previous council meeting and Maple Avenue* RAINSVILLE, Ala. — Situation:…
UPDATE FROM PRINT: LRC Swimming Spots reopen, officials urge caution
PHOTO: A sign at the Little River Canyon National Preserve warning visitors not to enter the water near the falls. Park officials confirmed today that the swimming holes have been reopened after…
Officer Tim Devlin named Rainsville Employee of the Month
PHOTO: Rainsville Officer Tim Devlin reads Dr. Seuss's, "1 Fish, 2 Fish, Redfish, Blue Fish," to children at Kandieland Daycare Center. It's part of the department's new effort to be more…
Man charged with DUI while waiting to pick up child from school
By Staff Reports FORT PAYNE, Ala. — On Wednesday December 14 at approximately 2:27 pm, Mr. Clyde William Roden, age 60 of Fort Payne, was arrested for Driving under the Influence…