JACKSONVILLE, Ala.—In a game that saw 5 overtime periods, 10 lead changes, 9 ties and 8 of 10 starters score in double digits, the Plainview Bears defeated the Piedmont Bulldogs 74-65…
Day: February 20, 2016
Aderholt awards $2.8 million for Rainsville sewer project
By Joseph M. Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala.—U.S. Congressman Robert Aderholt (R-Haleyville) visited Rainsville this week to…
Fort Payne council approves new permit for rescheduled GOP event
By Joseph M. Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala.—After inaction from the Fort Payne City Council two weeks ago led to the denial of an activity permit for the DeKalb County Republican…
Senate Candidate Jonathan McConnell visits Fort Payne
By Tyler Pruett tyler@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala.— Jonathan McConnell, a candidate for U.S. Senate, hosted a meet and greet at the Fort Payne Western Sizzlin’ at 6 p.m. Wednesday night. McConnell…
Dogtown Fire Department Saves Home
By Tyler Pruett tyler@southerntorch.com DOGTOWN, Ala.—Patti Mitchell of Dogtown was assuming, “the worst, but hoping for the best” when she was awoken suddenly around 1:30 a.m. early Wednesday morning by smoke…
Rainsville mayor selected for panel at “Get Moving Alabama Activity Summit”
By Tyler Pruett tyler@southerntorch.com ALABASTER, Ala.— Rainsville Mayor Nick Jones was chosen as one of five mayors from across the state to serve on a panel at Gov. Robert Bentley’s, “Get…
Krazy Kudzu Follies
By Angie Reynoso angie@southerntorch.com The Krazy Kudzu Follies will perform at the Dekalb County Theatre in Fort Payne on March 3, 4 and 5 at 7p.m. A local event started in…