By Southern Torch Staff POWELL, Ala. — After an uncertain year filled with video rehearsals and virtual performances, the NACC Department of Music is pleased to announce a return to live…
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Fort Payne FD purchases life-saving device
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com PHOTO: Chris Hawkins, Amkus representative, and Fort Payne firefighters Eric Middlebrooks, Stacey Smith, Ron Saferite, and Scot Westbrook. FORT PAYNE, Ala. — The Fort…
Alabama to allow night hunting of coyotes, feral hogs
By Zach Hester, Reporter • zach@southerntorch.com ALABAMA — The hunting of coyotes and feral hogs just became easier in the State of Alabama. Last month, Governor Kay Ivey signed a bill…
NACC to hold virtual spring commencement ceremony
By Southern Torch Staff admin@southerntorch.com POWELL, Ala. — Northeast Alabama Community College (NACC) administrators have announced the college will hold its commencement ceremony virtually this spring. The ceremony will be available…
Clifton & Willingham complete yearlong running milestone
By Zach Hester, Reporter • zach@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. — Rainsville runners Jerry Clifton and Pam Willingham are celebrating a milestone: 365 consecutive days of running. “I’ve just got to thank the…
DeKalb Co. plans events for National Day of Prayer
By Zach Hester, Reporter • zach@southerntorch.com DeKALB COUNTY, Ala. — Several events recognizing the National Day of Prayer will be held in DeKalb County on Thursday, May 6. This year's theme…
10 Years Later: Remembering Alabama's tornado outbreak
storm outbreak By Zach Hester, Reporter • zach@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. — On Saturday, April 24, a ceremony will be held to honor the victims lost in the April 27, 2011 tornado…
Broadway Baptist Church holds note burning to celebrate debt-free status
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. — On Sunday, April 18, a large crowd gathered for Celebration Sunday at Broadway Baptist Church. After a worship service, the church…