By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com FYFFE, Ala. — For those of us following local politics, especially for an entire county, it can be difficult to give as much attention to…
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Rainsville Police Department hires new officer
By C. Campbell, Staff Writer cody@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. — Following the approval of a motion at the Rainsville City Council meeting on Tuesday night, the Rainsville Police Department is hiring a…
Fort Payne City Council extends logging moratorium
Fort Payne City Council extends logging moratorium By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — “It’s going to take some cooperative work and it’s not something that’s going to…
Rainsville Council Sep. 6, Full Video
By Staff Reports RAINSVILLE, Ala. — Watch the full length video of Rainsville's September 6 council meeting.
Wade Hill discusses Fort Payne runoff and city projects
Fort Payne council candidate Wade Hill placed second last week, and is back out campaigning for the runoff on October 4. (Photo courtesy of Wade Hill) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor…
Craig wins mayor's race in Sylvania
By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com SYLVANIA, Ala. — After the results were certified, acting Sylvania Mayor Gerald Craig has won reelection. Craig was in a three-way race with Tom Miller…
Bejan Taheri wins Rainsville Council Place 2
RAINSVILLE, Ala. — Former councilman Bejan Taheri has won the race for Rainsville City Council Place 2. Taheri defeated D.L. Stiefel with 61 percent of the vote. D.L. Stiefel received 39…
Mayor Chesser wins reelection
By Staff Reports FORT PAYNE, Ala. — The votes are in, and Larry Chesser has won a second term as Fort Payne's Mayor. Chesser defeated David Beddingfield by a narrow margin…