The Rainsville State of the City Address was followed by a Town Hall Q & A on Tuesday night. One of the topics discussed was the City's new ISO Rating, which…
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Lowest Rate in Nearly Seven Years, Initial Claims at Lowest Level in 40 Years
MONTGOMERY – Governor Robert Bentley on Friday announced that Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted February unemployment rate is 5.8%, down from January’s rate of 6.0%, and well below February 2014’s rate of 7.2%. “Alabama’s February unemployment rate is very good news for our state,” Governor…
Debbie Lanier Withdraws From Consideration for Rainsville City Clerk Job
Southern Torch just received this statement from Rainsville Mayor Nick Jones regarding the Council's battle over the City Clerk position: Good morning: The workshop for tonight is cancelled. The purpose was…
Rainsville State of the City Address and Town Hall Meeting scheduled for March 31
The Rainsville Chamber of Commerce is hosting Rainsville Mayor Nick Jones’ third State of the City Address on Tuesday, March 31 at 6 p.m. at the Tom Bevill Enrichment Center. A…
Renowned Economist Weighs in on Proposed Tax Increases in Alabama
It is not uncommon for politicians to campaign on promises of no new taxes, yet when the going gets tough, abandon that promise in favor of the easiest fix of all--a…
Alabama Employment Levels Hit Highest Mark Since 2008
MONTGOMERY, Alabama — The number of Alabamians holding down a job in January reached the highest point since late 2008 as new jobs were added at a rapid pace, Governor Robert…
Governor Bentley Praises House Passage of Made in Alabama Jobs Incentives Package
MONTGOMERY—Governor Robert Bentley on Tuesday praised House passage of three bills in the Made in Alabama Jobs Incentive Package. The Governor’s statement is below. “I commend House leadership and its members…
Former Superintendent Charles Warren Named Interim Principal at Plainview
In a surprise move the DeKalb County Board of Education named former Superintendent Charles Warren (D) the interim principal at Plainview High School. Warren was recommended by Superintendent Hugh Taylor (R)…