ALABAMA — Governor Kay Ivey (R-Ala.) has issued a state of emergency for 28 counties as inclement freezing weather moves into the State of Alabama. "At the advice of emergency management…
Month: February 2021
Rainsville Promotes Lt. Wilson
By Southern Torch Staff RAINSVILLE, Ala. — The Rainsville Police Department would like to recognize Josh Wilson for his promotion to Lieutenant. Lt. Wilson works Criminal Investigations and also coordinates training…
ALDOT Preps for Possibility of Icing
By Southern Torch Staff HUNTSVILLE — The Alabama Department of Transportation is monitoring weather forecasts and preparing for potentially icy conditions on roadways across much of north Alabama. Current forecasts indicate…
Rainsville PD Warns of Counterfeit Money
RAINSVILLE, Ala. — According to the Rainsville Police Department: The Rainsville Police Department would like to provide local business owners with some information regarding the recent circulation of counterfeit money. Several…
Stolen Items Recovered in Marshall County
By Southern Torch Staff RAINSVILLE, Ala. — According to the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: On Tuesday, February 9th, Investigators with DeKalb County Sheriff's Office along with Investigators with…
Inside The Statehouse: Big Issues Facing Alabama's Legislature
By Steve Flowers, Political Columnist The 2021 legislative session has begun. It will be a monumental and difficult session. Due to COVID restrictions, the logistics of just meeting will be a…
Martin Takes State
By Marla Jones, Sports Editor • marla@southerntorch.com BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Jesse Martin, an eighth-grader at Fyffe High School, placed first in the State 160-pound weight class of youth wrestling over the…
Fort Payne Brings Home Medals
By Marla Jones, Sports Editor • marla@southerntorch.com BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — The Fort Payne Indoor Track Team had an overall fifth-place in the Class 6A Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) State…