Featured image: In an anticlimactic final chapter, Republican presidential candidate Donald J. Trump secured the GOP nomination for the presidency By Tyler Pruett tyler@southerntorch.com INDIANAPOLIS — After months of speculation about…
Day: May 6, 2016
Main Street Fort Payne will launch new farmers market this June
Featured image: Main Street Fort Payne Farmers Market will be open every Saturday from 9a.m.-1p.m. beginning June 4, and will be held through October 29 By Joseph M. Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com FORT…
Big day for Rainsville Police, taxpayers dodge more debt
Featured image: Rainsville Chief of Police, Johnny Stewart discusses equipment needs at Monday night's council meeting. By Joeph M. Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala.—Early this week the citizens of Rainsville narrowly avoided…
Southern Torch welcomes Amy Thrash
Southern Torch would like to welcome our new Advertising Executive, Amy Thrash to the Torch Family. Amy grew up in Geraldine and attended Geraldine High School. She is married to Heath…
Over 100,000 meals packed for starving children
Featured image: One of three shifts, with each shift consisting of over 150 volunteers that gathered to pack meals. By Tyler Pruett tyler@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala.— On Saturday, April 30, over 500…
Jacksonville State Field Schools to host Canyon Fiesta
By Tyler Pruett tyler@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — The Jacksonville State University Field Schools is hosting their annual Canyon Fiesta on Saturday, May 7, from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. at…
Liberty’s Legacy
By Amy Thrash amy@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala.— Plainview Elementary School held their Liberty’s Legacy awards ceremony on Wednesday, May 4, 2016. The second grade presented the Liberty Legacy Super Citizen Award to…
Upcoming events for the week of 5/6
May 1 - 8: Hope Puppets Ministries - At Rainsville First Baptist. Call 256-638-3141 for information or order free tickets at rainsvillefirst.com. May 7: Mid-South Paint Horse Show - At the…