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…
Month: February 2016
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…
Viva Cuba? North Alabama company will play key role in efforts to resurrect U.S.-Cuban diplomacy
Alabama tractor company owned by Paint Rock man will be first U.S. business on Cuban soil since 1959 By: Joseph M. Morgan HAVANA, Cuba--A Paint Rock man and his small business…
The Walls of Jericho
By Tyler Pruett tyler@southerntorch.com SKYLINE, Ala.— Almost right on the Tennessee/Alabama line, a strenuous hike leads to natural wonder. The “Walls of Jericho” features a rock amphitheater, caves, and several waterfalls,…
Collinsville loses beloved member of community
COLLINSVILLE, Ala.— The town of Collinsville is feeling a sense of loss this week. Last Sunday, Feb. 14, Stan Zulker, 82, passed away at Gadsden Regional Hospital. Mr. Zulker, a man…
2/19/16 upcoming events
Feb 20- CIMA Mixtape Release at Ol’ Tymers at 9 p.m. Feb 23- Moon Lake School Fun-Raiser soup supper and talent show. Soup supper $6 per person and talent show is…