For immediate release—April 26, 2016 The Psi Epsilon Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa at Northeast Alabama Community College was recently recognized and awarded for achievement at the Phi Theta Kappa International Convention…
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Teen recovering after being shot in the hip
By Marla Jones, Staff Reporter marla@southerntorch.com SYLVANIA, Ala.— A juvenile was shot Saturday night while attempting to roll a yard in the Town of Sylvania. According to Sylvania Police Chief, Ross…
Rainsville mayor delivers 2016 State of the City address
Citizens angered that Rainsville City Council did not show up to State of the City By Joseph M. Morgan RAINSVILLE, Ala.—A record crowd turned out to attend the 2016 Rainsville State…
Native Rewards App reaches 1,000 downloads
By Joseph M. Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala.—The Native Rewards app reached its 1,000th download last week, and to celebrate the milestone, Native Inc. awarded the individual who was the 1,000th…
Will McCurdy qualifies for Canadian Tour
By Marla Jones, Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala.— Fort Payne native and Auburn graduate, Will McCurdy has qualified for the Mackenzie Tour (PGA Tour in Canada). From an early age,…
Collinsville to host annual Duck Race, Color Run
By Tyler Pruett tyler@southerntorch.com COLLINSVILLE, Ala.— The City of Collinsville is hosting several annual fundraisers on Saturday, April 16, 2016. Beginning at 9 a.m. in the city park, participants will begin…
Alabama Attorney General rules “Draftkings” and “FanDuel” websites illegal
By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com MONTGOMERY, Ala.— In a statement released on Tuesday, April 5, Alabama Attorney General Luther Strange announced that paid online fantasy sports sites constitute illegal gambling…
Rainsville Council discuss costly city improvements, opt instead to hold debt workshop
By Joseph M. Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala.—The Rainsville City Council discussed a number of costly city improvement projects at their meeting on Monday, but choose instead at the mayor’s urging to…