From the Alabama Department of Transportation (Photo by WAFF48) HUNTSVILLE — The Alabama Department of Transportation is preparing for an anticipated snow and ice event that could impact travel tonight through…
Year: 2019
REPORT: Hillary Clinton discussing third presidential run with friends
https://dailycaller.com/2019/01/27/hillary-clinton-not-ruling-out-president-2020/ By William Davis Former first lady and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is reportedly leaving her options open for another presidential run as the 2020 Democratic primary field begins to take…
Long-Awaited Audit Released
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. — The long-awaited outside audit for fiscal year 2017 for the City of Rainsville has recently been released. The fiscal year ended…
REVEALED: Ag Director used City funds for personal herbal supplements
By Marla Jones,Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. — Southern Torch requested and has now received financial documents and records from the City of Rainsville and the Public Building Authority (PBA),…
Commission Honors Judge Randall Cole
By Marla Jones,Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com DEKALB COUNTY, Ala. — The DeKalb County Commission honored retiring Judge Randall Cole at their regular meeting this week. At the time of him leaving…
Council Finally Addresses Sound Issues
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. — The Rainsville City Council held their regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, January 21. During the meeting, Councilmember Brandon Freeman brought forth…
SKI BAMA!
By Marla Jones,Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com MENTONE, Ala. — After much anticipation, Cloudmont Ski Resort, the only ski slope in Alabama, opened on Monday, January 21. The recent days of below…
Rainsville Loses One of its Beloved Citizens
By Staff Reports RAINSVILLE, Ala. — On Sunday, Rainsville lost one of its most beloved and oldest citizens. Sibyl Blackwell, 100 of Rainsville, passed away on January 20, 2019 at DeKalb…