PHOTO: Adam Kane Wright, 18 of Cedar Bluff, led police on a brief pursuit before being arrested on ten different charges, including unlawful possession of a firearm and drugs. By Staff…
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Rainsville renews ground maintenance contract in special called meeting
By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. — The Rainsville City Council met for a special called meeting on Wednesday night to discuss a ground maintenance contract that had to…
Valley Head's Justin Blansit makes All-American Bowl appearance
Marla Jones, Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com DALLAS, Texas — Valley Head Senior, Justin Blansit played in the Blue-Grey All-American Bowl on December 22, 2016. The game was held at the Dallas Cowboy AT&T…
Workers of the FPIA keep the Christmas Star shining!
By C. Campbell, Staff Writer cody@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — The Christmas season abounds with traditions. Across the country, children wait up on Christmas Eve in the hopes of catching a…
DeKalb County EMA receives praise for tornado response
PHOTO: DeKalb County Emergency Management Director Anthony Clifton provides a brief to the county commission on the tornado damage and the county’s response at last week’s commission meeting. (Tyler Pruett | Southern…
TARCOG holds planning meeting with Rainsville
PHOTO: Councilmen Marshall Stiefel and Derek Rosson go over the long-term strategy with TARCOG representative Kevin Bernard. (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. — Kevin…
Fort Payne votes to conditionally allow logging (VIDEO)
By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — At the Fort Payne City Council meeting on Tuesday (December 20) the council voted to allow conditional logging within the city…
Rainsville City Council holds last meeting of 2016 (VIDEO)
By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. — (Video Below) On Monday, December 19 the Rainsville City Council convened for the final workshop and meeting of 2016. Before the meeting, the mayor, city council,…