By Dustin Dobbins Sideline Guru (Playoffs!) Hello again Dekalb County Football Fans. The regular season is over and the playoffs start this week every team has to be on top of their…
Year: 2015
Rainsville Police Chief announces retirement
RAINSVILLE, Ala. — The City of Rainsville announced Monday night at their regularly scheduled city council meeting that Rainsville Police Chief Charles Centers will be stepping down from his position as head…
2015 Boo Bash Costume Winners Announced!
Southern Torch announced today the winners of the 2015 Rainsville Boo Bash costume contest that was held on Halloween night. More than 125 Trick-or-Treaters took part in the contest. Thank you…
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Rainsville to host 4th Annual ‘Made in DeKalb’ Expo
By Sam Hughes sam@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala.— On Thursday, Nov. 5, the DeKalb Economic Development Authority and the Rainsville Chamber of Commerce will be hosting the 4th annual ‘Made In DeKalb’ Expo.…
DA’s office to host Law Enforcement Appreciation Day
DEKALB COUNTY, Ala. — Ninth District Attorney Mike O’Dell is hosting a Law Enforcement Appreciation Day for Dekalb and Cherokee Counties today at the JSU Little River Canyon Center. The event,…
Collinsville picks up girls soccer, tryouts Nov. 12-13
By Joseph M. Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com COLLINSVILLE, Ala.—Collinsville High School will soon have a new girls soccer team to complement what is already a very strong boys program. They received clearance last…
Bryson Strong 5K Nov. 8
By Tyler Pruett tyler@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala.— Thirteen-year-old Bryson Richey was a 3-sport athlete; participating in baseball, football, and basketball at Plainview School when a tragic ATV accident led to the amputation…