By Southern Torch Staff RAINSVILLE, Ala. — The Rainsville Police Department would like to recognize Josh Wilson for his promotion to Lieutenant. Lt. Wilson works Criminal Investigations and also coordinates training…
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1,000 Points Scored
Congratulations to Tyla Tatum of the Collinsville Lady Panthers for scoring her 1,000th career point as a sophomore against the Geraldine Lady Bulldogs on Tuesday night. (Submitted Photo)
NACC Updates Plan for Spring Semester
By Jackson Blaze Staff MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Due to the surge in COVID-19 cases, officials at Northeast Alabama Community College (NACC) have announced that the College will extend the use of…
DeKalb Co. Schools Goes Virtual on Wednesday
By Zach Hester, Reporter • zach@southerntorch.com DeKALB COUNTY, Ala. — According to a new statement from DeKalb County Superintendent Dr. Jason Barnett, DeKalb County Schools will transition to remote learning from…
Safety Checkpoint Snags Several Arrests
By Southern Torch Staff RAINSVILLE, Ala. — According to Rainsville Police Chief Michael Edmondson: Over the weekend, members of the Rainsville, Powell, and Sylvania police departments, along with the DeKalb County…
1 Arrested at North Pointe Apartments on Drug Charges
By Southern Torch Staff FORT PAYNE, Ala. — From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: On today’s date, November 19, after receiving numerous drug complaints from North Pointe Apartments,…
Tiger Fight
By Marla Jones, Sports Editor • marla@southerntorch.com VALLEY HEAD, Ala. — In the first round of the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) playoffs, the Brilliant Tigers defeated the Valley Head…
Edmondson Named Rainsville Police Chief
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com PICTURED: New Rainsville Police Chief Michael Edmondson (right) with current Rainsville Fire Chief Willimac Wright. (Marla Jones | Southern Torch) RAINSVILLE, Ala. — At…