Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala.-- (Full video on Southern Torch Facebook) The DeKalb County Commission held its second meeting of the new year on Tuesday, January 24. The…
Category: Community
Dynamic Duo Inspires Others to Run
Marla Jones, Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala.-- During Covid, Rainsville Freedom Run organizers and neighbors, Jerry Clifton and Pam Willingham set a goal of running consecutively for 1000 days, in order…
Six County Schools Receive TVA Grant
Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, ALA.-- (Full video on Southern Torch Facebook) The DeKalb County Board of Education met on January 19, 2023. Six DeKalb County Schools will benefit from…
Small Town Secret Hero
Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com GERALDINE, Ala.- A Geraldine farmer secretly paid pharmacy bills for those who were unable to pay for nearly a decade. Hody Childress died at the age…
Dekalb Animal Hospital
By Marla Ballard Reporter FORT PAYNE, ALA -- For more than 40 years Dekalb Animal Hospital has served the community under the guidance of Dr. Joe McNew. Since August, Dr. Jessica…
New Facility for Rainsville Sanitation
Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala.-- (Full video on Southern Torch Facebook) The Rainsville City Council held its regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, January 16. The Council voted to give…
FP Grants Abatements to GH Metal Solutions
Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala.-- (Full video on Southern Torch Facebook) The Fort Payne City Council held its regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, January 17. In the absence…
Rain Is Great For Waterfall Excursion
By Marla Ballard Reporter DEKALB COUNTY, AL - Most people do not generally find winter to be their favorite time of year. A wet winter commonly draws even more complaints. However,…