By Joseph M. Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com DEKALB COUNTY, Ala.— Last Thursday eight Alabama water systems, including two in Northeast Alabama, were the subject of drinking water advisories issued by the Alabama Department…
Month: May 2016
Mentone’s traditional wheelwright
Featured image: Hoyle Smith of Mentone builds and restores antique wagons By Tyler Pruett MENTONE, Ala.— For nearly 50 years, Hoyle Smith, 72 and his wife Joyce have called Mentone home.…
Google manager gives NACC commencement address
By Staff Reports RAINSVILLE, Ala.—Mrs. Brenda Standridge, the future Site Manager for Google’s Widows Creek Data Center in Jackson County, gave those in attendance a look into the future with her…
Police searching for missing Fort Payne teen
The Fort Payne Police Department needs your help in solving a missing person’s investigation. Police are looking for 16-year-old Hispanic female Damaris Gomez. Last contact with her was a text message…
Rainsville Council ends 30+year relationship with city's bank
By Joseph M. Morgan RAINSVILLE, Ala.—The Rainsville City Council voted last week to end a 30+year relationship with the city’s bank, First Bank of the South, following news that the bank…
Geraldine City Council update, May 2, 2016
By Staff Reports tyler@southerntorch.com GERALDINE, Ala. — The Geraldine town Council met on May 3 for their regular monthly meeting. Councilman Stanley Rooks began by asking that the minutes be revised…
Sylvania graduate Jennifer Sweeting awarded NACC scholarship
Congratulations to Jennifer Sweeting of the Sylvania High School Class of 2016 for receiving an academic scholarship to Northeast Alabama Community College! She plans to major in Elementary Education and played…
DeKalb offers multiple farmers markets
By Tyler Pruett tyler@southerntorch.com The end of spring and the beginning of summer means the start of community farmer’s markets. Alabama has seen thriving local markets emerge over the last few…