By Tyler Pruett tyler@southerntorch.com GUNTERSVILLE, Ala.—The Marco Rubio for President campaign made its first stop in the Yellowhammer state Tuesday afternoon in Guntersville. Speaking to a crowd of enthusiastic supporters, the…
Day: December 4, 2015
Championship bound
By Marla Jones, Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com TUSCALOOSA, Ala.— For the second year in a row, the Fyffe Red Devils will face the Elba Tigers in the Class 2A AHSAA State Championship…
Airgun shooting-spree damages Rainsville businesses
By Tyler Pruett tyler@southerntorch.com Multiple persons of interest have been detained in connection with a shooting spree that damaged many local businesses in Rainsville. According to the Rainsville Police Department, at…
RTI to expand operation in Rainsville
By Joseph M. Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala.—The Rainsville City Council held a special meeting Monday night to meet with representatives from Rainsville Technology, Inc. (RTI) to formalize the company’s legal agreements…
DeKalb BOE approves $150K purchase of 11.6 acres in Rainsville
By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala.—The DeKalb County Board of Education voted at an emergency meeting Monday night to approve the purchase of 11.6 acres in Rainsville for $150,000. The…
Fort Payne's newest tradition
By Karah Wilson karah@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala.—Avery Phillips had no idea that one letter could make such a huge impact on her community. Phillips had written a letter to Mayor Larry…
Annual Christmas Gala at NACC
By Karah Wilson karah@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala.— The Northeast Alabama Community College (NACC) Foundation Board is hosting its annual Holiday Gala on Friday, December 11 at 6 p.m. in the William M.…
Collinsville Christmas Tree Lighting
By Joseph M. Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com This is an annual event in Collinsville sponsored by the town and the churches of Collinsville. The town sets up decorations and speaker platform. Mayor Johnny…