Featured image: DeKalb Probate Judge Ronnie Osborn (center) and DeKalb County Republican Chairman Mark Ford (right) congratulate Robert Elliott (left), for his victory in the GOP Runoff for DeKalb County BOE,…
Day: April 15, 2016
Leadership Dekalb County holds local government session
Featured image: Leadership Dekalb County participants with members of the Dekalb County Commission By Tyler Pruett tyler@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala.— Leadership Dekalb County held its Local Dekalb County Government Day last…
As many as 20 teams expected to compete in “Wiffle for Savannah” fundraiser in Rainsville
RAINSVILLE, Ala.— This Sunday Apr. 17 at 1 p.m in Rainsville, members of a local whiffle ball league will host “Whiffle for Savannah,” a tournament to raise money for Savannah Willingham,…
Jones to deliver State of the City address on Thursday
By Joseph M. Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala.—Mayor Nick Jones will be delivering the 2016 Rainsville State of the City address next week, a Rainsville event that Jones, along with the Rainsville…
Cornerstone students honored
Recently Cornerstone Christian Academy attended the State Junior Beta Competition. They performed and placed in several categories. Jesse Farris, Mary Grace Meadows, Abbie McGee, and Darby Culpepper placed runner up in…
Visit our community parks
Featured image: The pond in Geraldine’s City Park. By Tyler Pruett tyler@southerntorch.com Spring is officially upon us, and while many will be flocking to the state parks, our coverage area features some…
Valley Head holds annual Duck Race and Earth Day Celebration
By Tyler Pruett tyler@southerntorch.com VALLEY HEAD, Ala.— The town of Valley Head and Valley Head School are holding the annual Duck Race in conjunction with their Earth Day celebration on April…
Geraldine city government doing the hard work
Featured image: The Geraldine City Council recently completed a new wheelchair ramp at the senior center. By Tyler Pruett tyler@southerntorch.com GERALDINE, Ala.— If you visit Geraldine, you might notice that several new…