By: Joseph M. Morgan RAINSVILLE, Ala.—After two years of waiting Coach Neal Thrash tonight finally received a hearing regarding his dismissal as the head coach at Fyffe High School. The DeKalb…
Year: 2016
BREAKING NEWS: Thrash BOE Hearing Underway
By: Joseph M. Morgan RAINSVILLE, Ala.—As of 5 p.m. tonight, Thursday March 17, 2016 the DeKalb BOE meeting has begun. Coach Neal Thrash will finally get his day before the DeKalb County…
Rainsville First Baptist celebrates return of local hero, all are welcome; RFBC fellowship hall today from 2 p.m-4 p.m.
By Joseph M. Morgan and Tyler Pruett RAINSVILLE, Ala.—Sgt. 1st Class Johnny Stewart has been the talk of the town this week in Rainsville. Today Rainsville First Baptist Church is hosting a…
Surprise homecoming
A local hero returns to his family By Tyler Pruett tyler@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala— A touching scene unfolded at Cornerstone Academy this week when Sgt. 1st Class Johnny Stewart II surprised his…
DeKalb man appeals pistol permit denial
By Joseph M. Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com DEKALB COUNTY, Ala.—A DeKalb County resident who was recently denied a handgun permit by the county sheriff’s department has filed an appeal to fight for his…
Harmony in Rainsville?
Mayor, council find common ground with financial initiatives By Joseph M. Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala.—The Rainsville City Council and mayor were able to find common ground Monday night at the city’s…
NE Ag Center to host 2016 Southern Home and Family Show
By Joseph M. Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala.— The 2016 Southern Home and Family Show, presented by FTC and Steel Safe Shelters, will be held in Rainsville at the Northeast Alabama Agribusiness…
Upcoming Events for the week of 3/18
March 19: Heil Community Easter Egg Hunt - Begins at 11 a.m. March 19: Geraldine Eggstravaganza - 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lots of fun with over 5000 eggs, lots of…