PHOTO: The Pine Ridge Cafe, located between Fort Payne and Rainsville on old Highway 35, will close it’s doors on December 16. (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By C. Campbell, Staff…
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The Water Tree: water the way it’s supposed to be
'Alkaline' water is the way it’s supposed to be when it comes out of the ground. (http://watertreestore.com) By C. Campbell, Staff Writer cody@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — In January 2015, a…
Meek’s Grain and Gin hosts annual ‘Christmas at the Gin’ this weekend
By Kalie Davis, Staff Writer kalie@southerntorch.com PISGAH, Ala.– It all started in the year of 1947, when Lloyd and Ruby Meeks built a grain and gin company in the small town…
Help ‘Toys for Tots’ provide Christmas to kids in need
PHOTO: This year, the Northeast Alabama Marine Corps league hopes to provide toys for approximately 800 DeKalb County children in need. (LaRue Hardinger | NE AL Marine Corps League) By C. Campbell,…
Charity sends gifts and the story of Christmas to kids around the globe
By C. Campbell, Staff Writer cody@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. — Early November has become the time of year when a number of stores and other places begin to roll out their Christmas…
Fort Payne churches hold joint Thanksgiving service this Sunday
Several Fort Payne churches will be holding a Thanksgiving Service on Sunday, November 20th, at First United Methodist Church. By C. Campbell, Staff Writer cody@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — On Sunday,…
Man steals beer, crashes into building in downtown Fort Payne
PHOTO: The hole in the Quinn building, next to Fort Payne Fire Station No. 2 By C. Campbell, Staff Writer cody@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — According to Fort Payne Police Chief…
Rainsville Council handles rezoning (VIDEO)
PHOTO: Garrett Street, which runs behind Plainview High School. (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By C. Campbell, Staff Writer cody@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. — On Monday, October 17th, the Rainsville City Council…