By Marla Jones,Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com Pictured (L to R): Carol Hiett, Robert Elliot, Mark Richards, Monty Darwin, Dr. Eric Mackey, Dr. Jason Barnett and Randy Peppers. RAINSVILLE, Ala. — On…
Category: Politics
REPRIMANDED: Taheri confirms Ag Director was disciplined
By Marla Jones,Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. — Following the Southern Torch exclusive breaking story concerning misuse of funds at the Northeast Alabama Agri-Business Center (Ag Center), Councilmember Bejan Taheri…
Children's Advocacy Center presents Happy Birthday, Mama
By Zach Hester,Reporter • zach@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — The Children's Advocacy Center's 25th Annual Dinner Theatre fundraiser will be held next month. This year's production, Happy Birthday Mama, will be…
REPORT: Hillary Clinton discussing third presidential run with friends
https://dailycaller.com/2019/01/27/hillary-clinton-not-ruling-out-president-2020/ By William Davis Former first lady and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is reportedly leaving her options open for another presidential run as the 2020 Democratic primary field begins to take…
Long-Awaited Audit Released
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. — The long-awaited outside audit for fiscal year 2017 for the City of Rainsville has recently been released. The fiscal year ended…
REVEALED: Ag Director used City funds for personal herbal supplements
By Marla Jones,Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. — Southern Torch requested and has now received financial documents and records from the City of Rainsville and the Public Building Authority (PBA),…
Commission Honors Judge Randall Cole
By Marla Jones,Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com DEKALB COUNTY, Ala. — The DeKalb County Commission honored retiring Judge Randall Cole at their regular meeting this week. At the time of him leaving…
Council Finally Addresses Sound Issues
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. — The Rainsville City Council held their regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, January 21. During the meeting, Councilmember Brandon Freeman brought forth…