By Zach Hester, Reporter • zach@southerntorch.com ALABAMA — After months of delay due to the coronavirus pandemic, former U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions and former Auburn football coach Tommy Tuberville will finally…
Year: 2020
CCA Student Gives Back to Siblings
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. — Carter Pike is a 14-year old with a great business head on his shoulders. Carter appreciated the fact that his parents…
The Race Is On
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com DEKALB COUNTY, Ala. — Qualifying for municipal elections began on Tuesday, July 7 at 8 a.m. and will close on Tuesday, July 21, at…
Freeman Announces Re-Election for Rainsville Council
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. — Councilman Brandon Freeman recently announced his intention to seek re-election to the Rainsville City Council, Place 4. “I have proudly served the…
Remembering Miss Helen
By Southern Torch Staff Mrs. Helen Brooks Browder, age 89 of Rainsville, passed away on Saturday, July 4, 2020 at her residence. Graveside service was held on Monday, July 6, 2020…
DeKalb Schools Discuss Plans for Reopening
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com DEKALB COUNTY, Ala. — DeKalb County Superintendent of Education, Dr. Jason Barnett held a press conference on Friday, July 3 to announce steps for…
FP Lawyer Named Ms. Alabama USA 2020
By Southern Torch Staff FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Fort Payne lawyer Sarah Rutledge was crowned Ms. Alabama United States 2020 last month. "I am so excited for this upcoming year to…
Ala. Counties Begin Mandating Masks
By Zach Hester, Reporter • zach@southerntorch.com (Photo via Consumer Reports) ALABAMA — At a press conference last week, Governor Kay Ivey (R-Ala.) opted against taking action to enforce masking in the…