DeKalb County Commission President Rickey Harcrow presents Mr. Hiett with a special plaque. (Photo by Marla Jones) By Staff Reports RAINSVILLE, Ala. — Longtime DeKalb County resident Frank Hiett celebrated his…
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New women’s ministry coming to DeKalb County
By Staff Reports FORT PAYNE, Ala. — The Executive Committee of the DeKalb Baptist Association has unanimously approved to bring a new ministry to DeKalb County. This ministry is designed for…
Have a name featured on the Rainsville Veteran’s Memorial
By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. — Donors to the new Rainsville Veteran’s Memorial can now have a veteran’s name etched into the memorial. There is no required amount…
The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia: The bombing of the 1996 Atlanta Olympics
An eyewitness recalls the 1996 bombing of Olympic Centennial Park Editor's note: The 2016 Summer Olympic Games in Rio have taken center stage in the U.S. and around the world. But for those of…
This week in drag racing
Kevin Ellis of Rainsville standing the winners circle taking 1st place with his winning pro car camaro and Roger Wigley Friday night at Sand Mountain Dragway. The runner up for the…
Greenleaf finalist in catfish competition
The Greenleaf Grill in Mentone has been selected as a finalist for the Bama’s Best Catfish Competition! The Greenleaf placed in the top four, with the overall winner being announced this…
Unusual weather radar ring over Rainsville
By Tyler Pruett Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. — On Sunday, July 31, a series of unusual radar signatures appeared over several areas of North Alabama and Tennessee on WHNT 19’s…
The Lights Went Out in Georgia 1996 Atlanta Olympics
By Dr. John E. Morgan Pastor–Collinsville Baptist Church It was a great family night in the middle of the celebration known as the Olympics. My wife and I and two of…