By MARY BAILEY The Reporter Ronald Reagan once said, “Those who say that we’re in a time when there are not heroes, they just don’t know where to look.” Heroes can…
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Local Veteran recognized by national VFW
Hunter Jones Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6073 member Gayla Sue Mendez has been recognized nationally by the VFW, being recognized for her work with Post 6073 as part of the…
Get all that schoolhouse you can get- a Father's Day Tribute
Southern Torch Managing Editor, Marla Jones with her dad, E.C. Samples. Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com (This is a Father’s Day tribute from Managing Editor, Mara Jones to her Dad, E.C.…
Thompson receives Rotarian award
By Marla Jones, Reporter • marla@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. — Rainsville resident Lelon “Doc” Thompson was recently awarded the Honorable Rotarian Award for fifty-three years of active service. The Rotary Club meets weekly.…
A Full Spectrum Approach to School Safety
PHOTO: A decorated U.S. Army officer who served in Afghanistan and Iraq, Phil Williams represents District 10 in the Alabama State Senate, which is comprised of all or parts of Etowah, Cherokee,…
More Than A Day Off
By Zach Hester, Reporter zach@southerntorch.com DEKALB COUNTY, Ala. — Why do we celebrate Memorial Day? The federal holiday in May has become a staple for being the best day to get out…
Buy a personalized “paver” to help build Patriot’s Park
PHOTO: The monument, located on the corner of 5th Street and Godfrey Ave, will allow for 15,000 pavers, and DeKalb County Revenue Commissioner Tyler Wilkes estimates roughly 2000 pavers will initially…
Rainsville native Jack 'The Bomber' Lord gets inducted to Hall of Fame
PHOTO: Jack Lord, Hustler Ric Rogers, and Big Shane Anderson after receiving their Hall of Fame Awards. (Alabama Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame | Facebook.com) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com MUNFORD,…