By Zach Hester, Reporter • zach@southerntorch.com COLLINSVILLE, Ala. — Due to the coronavirus pandemic, many nursing homes have been forced to close their doors to visitors; however, Collinsville Healthcare and Rehab…
Author: Southern Torch
22 Arrested for Narcotics, Stolen Cars Recovered
By Southern Torch Staff FORT PAYNE, Ala. — From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: The DeKalb County Narcotics and Interdiction Unit has made and assisted with 22 drug…
Holt Signs with Capital University
By Marla Jones, Sports Editor • marla@southerntorch.com IDER, Ala. — Andy Holt signed his National Letter of Intent to play at Capital University in Columbus, Ohio. Holt lettered in football and…
RTI Reports Associate Positive for COVID-19
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. — According to a statement from Shane Gilliland, Vice President of Rainsville Technology Inc. (RTI), an associate has tested positive for COVID-19.…
Benefield named All-Star Coach
By Marla Jones, Sports Editor • marla@southerntorch.com MONTGOMERY, Ala. — The Alabama All-Star football coaching staff for next December’s 34th annual Alabama-Mississippi All-Star Classic football game has been completed, announced Jamie…
Inside The Statehouse: Stellar Group Studying Gambling in the State
By Steve Flowers, Political Columnist MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Another legislation session has passed, and Alabama still has no lottery. Actually, the legislature does not in itself have the authority to pass…
Wilkins Wins State Championship
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. — Harley Wilkins, a junior at Plainview High School recently won the 2020 Alabama State Championship in Pole Bender-Senior Division. Harley has…
Rainsville Resumes Business as Usual
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. — (Full Video below) The Rainsville City Council held its first physical meeting in the Council Chambers since the coronavirus pandemic on…