Article provided by Times Journal David Beddingfield announced Tuesday he will run for mayor of Fort Payne. Beddingfield graduated from the University of Alabama in 1970 with a degree in education.…
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Alabama congressman pushes to leave United Nations
By Tyler Pruett tyler@southerntorch.com WASHINGTON, D.C. — The anti-globalist sentiment displayed in the U.K.’s historic decision to leave the European Union is growing here at home. One Alabama Congressman is taking…
Jones will seek reelection in Rainsville
By Joseph M. Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala.— Rainsville Mayor Nick Jones announced last week that he will seek reelection as the city’s mayor. Municipal elections will be held Aug. 23, 2016…
Rainsville Council approves funding match for demolition of 22 properties
By Tyler Pruett tyler@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala.—The Rainsville City Council met for a regularly scheduled council meeting Monday night. Mayor Nick Jones called the meeting to order with Joey Graham, Melissa Ledbetter,…
Replacing Hubbard
From left to right: Representatives Phil Williams, Lynn Greer, Victor Gaston, Mac McCutcheon, and Steve Clouse are some of the names being floated as potential candidates to replace the fallen Mike Hubbard as…
Tina Pike announces candidacy for Rainsville Council Place 1
By Tyler Pruett tyler@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. — Tina Pike attended nine different schools in the area growing up, ending at Fyffe High School. Pike got pregnant her senior year, and was…
Marshall Stiefel announces candidacy for Rainsville Council Place 1
Featured: Marshall Stiefel, his wife Nicole, and their five-year-old daughter Landrie. By Tyler Pruett tyler@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. — Lifelong Rainsville resident Marshall Stiefel announced this month his candidacy for city council. He’s…
Audit of city shows positive financial report in Geraldine
By Staff Reports GERALDINE, Ala. — The Geraldine Town Council met Monday, June 6 for their regular monthly meeting. A report was given by Katie Condit-Brown from the MDA Professional Group,…