Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala-- The Cincinnati Bengals were the only team to draft a kicker in 2021. They drafted in the fifth round, Fort Payne’s own, Evan…
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Weekend Accident Claims Life
Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com DUTTON, Ala.-- A two-car vehicle crash on Saturday claimed the life of a Dutton man. According to Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA), 89-year old Jessie Calvin…
*UPDATE* Rainsville Annex Changes Hours
UPDATE: According to a statement from DeKalb County Revenue Commissioner, Tyler Wilks “The Commission has helped me out with additional resources and it will allow us to keep the Rainsville annex…
Rainsville implements Sewer Rate Increase
Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala.-- (Full video online) The Rainsville City Council held their regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, June 7. The City of Rainsville will be partnering with…
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day to be observed on Tuesday, June 15, 2021
The elderly population and disabled adults in our state and communities have the right to feel safe and to be treated with dignity and respect. Unfortunately, this is not the case…
Rainsville Police Department Press Release
On May 30 th , 2021 officers arressted Charles Edward Jackson of Rainsville for 5 counts of unlawful possession of controlled substance, 3 counts of illegal possession of prescription drugs, unlawful…
Congressman Aderholt Encourages People to Check Passports Before Booking Travel
Washington, D.C. —Today, Congressman Robert Aderholt issued a reminder to make sure your passport is still valid before booking international travel. Also, applying for a new passport or a passport renewal…
Watch for School Buses this Summer
Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com DEKALB COUNTY, Ala.-- DeKalb County Schools will have buses running routes at almost every campus this summer. A total of twenty-two routes will be running mainly…