By Steve Flowers, Political Columnist MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Presidential historians and most astute national political observers and chroniclers have concluded that the most profound legacy a president can achieve is the…
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FP Moves Forward with Parade
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — (Full Video on southerntorch.com) On Tuesday, the Fort Payne City Council held a special called meeting to discuss the possibility…
Rainsville Crossing to See New Red Light System
By Zach Hester, Reporter • zach@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. — The Rainsville City Council held their regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, December 7. In the meeting, Mayor Rodger Lingerfelt addressed the need…
Ivey Extends Mask Mandate
By Zach Hester, Reporter • zach@southerntorch.com (Photo by Hal Yeager | Governor’s Office) MONTGOMERY, Ala. — At a press conference this morning, Governor Kay Ivey (R-Ala.) announced the extension of the…
VIDEO: Lawsuit Filed After Inmate Attack
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com DeKALB COUNTY, Ala. — On March 1, the Rainsville Police Department (RPD) received calls regarding a man acting strangely in his front yard. The…
Mentone Burglary Foiled by Swift Response
By Southern Torch Staff FORT PAYNE, Ala. — From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: On Monday, December 7th, a homeowner called 911 to report their home alarm system…
Over a Kilo of Meth Taken off the Streets
By Southern Torch Staff FORT PAYNE, Ala. — From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: Last week, two were arrested on drug trafficking charges and more arrests are possible. …
Hometown Legend Celebrates Championship Win
By Marla Jones, Sports Editor • marla@southerntorch.com TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Former Rainsville native and Plainview quarterback, Erik Kuykendall celebrated his second straight Class 7A State Championship at Thompson High School. Kuykendall…