By Joseph M. Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com “We are very pleased to be represented by these 5 schools in the Regional Volleyball Play Offs and wish each of them the very best.” —Hugh…
Day: October 22, 2015
Aderholt announces grant awards for two DeKalb fire departments
By Joseph M. Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com WASHINGTON, D.C.— U.S. Congressman Robert Aderholt recently announced that significant federal funds have been awarded through to the cities of Fyffe and Henagar to help pay…
Rainsville launches first phase of ACE program
By Joseph M. Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala.—Representatives from Top of Alabama Regional Council of Governments TARCOG met with city officials following the Rainsville City Council meeting Monday night to discuss the…
Sen. Steve Livingston delivers State of the State address at NACC
By Joseph M. Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala— State Sen. Steve Livingston gave his State of the State address Tuesday. Livingston is a Republican who represents Senate District 8 including parts of…
34th Annual Colorfest
By Karah Wilson karah@southerntorch.com MENTONE, Ala.—Last Saturday and Sunday were days set aside for the 34th annual Colorfest in Mentone. Colorfest is an arts and music festival hosted on the main…
DeKalb County CCLI Program
By Karah Wilson karah@southerntorch.com DEKALB CO., Ala.—The DeKalb County Board of Education passed a policy Apr. 16 that allowed students of DeKalb County schools to bring their electronic devices in the…
Collinsville History Museum gets new home
By Sam Hughes Collinsville, Ala.— Not many people in Alabama can trace their town to its founders and original families. But thanks to the Collinsville Historical Association, a few people can.…
RTI 5K Great Pumpkin Run
By Sam Hughes RAINSVILLE, Ala.— Last Saturday, Oct. 17, RTI held its 3rd Annual Great Pumpkin Run 5K. There were about 200 runners this year. The run was to raise money…