By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. — The Rainsville City Council held their regularly scheduled meeting on March 16. The meeting was open to relevant personnel and the…
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FP Parks & Rec Issues Statement on COVID-19
By Southern Torch Staff FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Fort Payne Parks & Recreation is monitoring the Coronavirus (COVID-19) situation. After careful consideration, Fort Payne Parks & Recreation has instituted the following…
Court Hearings & Trials Suspended Due to COVID-19
By Zach Hester, Reporter • southerntorch.com DeKALB COUNTY, Ala. — According to an order by the Supreme Court of Alabama, all court hearings and trials, with limited exceptions, will be suspended…
Alabama K-12 Schools Close Due to Coronavirus
By Southern Torch Staff ALABAMA — On Friday, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey stated all K-12 schools in the State of Alabama will close at the end of the day on Wednesday,…
Jones Holds Press Conference on Coronavirus
By Southern Torch Staff WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Thursday, U.S. Senator Doug Jones (D-Ala.) held a call with Alabama media to discuss the coronavirus. In the video, Jones provides updates from…
Inside The Statehouse: Explaining the March 3 Primary
By Steve Flowers, Political Columnist PHOTO: Steve Flowers is Alabama’s leading political columnist. His weekly column appears in over 60 Alabama newspapers. He served 16 years in the state legislature. Steve…
Commission Honors Mary Nell Ridgeway
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com DeKALB COUNTY, Ala. — At this week's meeting of the DeKalb County Commission, Commission President Ricky Harcrow recognized Rainsville resident Mary Nell Ridgeway who…
Rainsville Holds First 2020 Budget Meeting
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. — On Monday, the Rainsville City Council held its first budget meeting of 2020. Accountant Betty Holcomb advised the Council that the…