By Joseph M. Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala.—The Fort Payne Main Street Board of Directors announced earlier this week that Beverly Pike has been selected to fill the Executive Director position. …
Day: December 23, 2015
Tide supports Bryson
By Karah Wilson karah@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala.— In the South, college football season is considered one of the most important times of the year. Whether you yell “War Eagle!” or “Roll Tide!”…
DeKalb County Detention Center shares Christmas with inmates
By Joseph M. Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala.— The 200 plus inmates at the DeKalb County Jail received a surprise blessing from the 40 members of the Nazareth Baptist Church choir…
Rainsville Council approves contracts, hires new employees
By Joseph M. Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala.— The Rainsville City Council met Monday night to address a number of issues including the hire of new police officers. The council voted to…
The Meaning of Christmas
By Karah Wilson karah@southerntorch.com DEKALB CO., Ala.—Christmas holds many different meanings and traditions to people all around the world. It is the season for giving, and receiving, but most people celebrate…
Christmas Magic
By Staff Reports DEKALB CO., Ala.—Christmas is a magical time for children. They can not wait for Santa to arrive with their presents. Sadly, some children in the Dekalb County area…
Rainsville hosts 2nd Annual Bull Bash
By Tyler Pruett tyler@southerntorch.com Professional Bull Riding is coming to Dekalb County for the second annual 2016 Bull Bash. The event will be held on Friday and Saturday, January 8 -…
NACC interns use classroom knowledge in real workplace
By Karah Wilson karah@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala.— The Office Administration program at Northeast Alabama Community College training in word processing, keyboarding, oral and written communication, as well as records management and organizational…