By Staff Reports FORT PAYNE, Ala. — From having to use a taser on a woman in Fort Payne, to a house party in Collinsville, DeKalb County Deputies had a busy…
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Tornado damage assessment at $3 million
PHOTO: While DeKalb County didn’t reach the damage threshold for personal assistance, those affected do qualify for low-interest SBA loans. (File Photo) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. —…
Bill and Judy Ayers selected Rainsville’s 'Persons of the Year'
By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. — On Tuesday, the Rainsville Chamber of Commerce board of directors named Bill and Judy Ayers its Rainsville Persons of the Year for…
Man charged with DUI while waiting to pick up child from school
By Staff Reports FORT PAYNE, Ala. — On Wednesday December 14 at approximately 2:27 pm, Mr. Clyde William Roden, age 60 of Fort Payne, was arrested for Driving under the Influence…
Ashe Clothing begins ‘12 Days of Christmas’ Sale!
PHOTO: Ashe Clothing will be announcing a sale on a different item each day until Christmas! (Kalie Davis | Southern Torch) By Kalie Davis, Staff Writer kalie@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala – Ashe offers…
Buy a personalized “paver” to help build Patriot’s Park
PHOTO: The monument, located on the corner of 5th Street and Godfrey Ave, will allow for 15,000 pavers, and DeKalb County Revenue Commissioner Tyler Wilkes estimates roughly 2000 pavers will initially…
Huddle House coming back to Rainsville!
(Photo: http://www.huddlehouse.com) By Staff Reports RAINSVILLE, Ala. – Huddle up, Rainsville: Huddle House is coming your way. The iconic neighborhood gathering place known for its round-the-clock breakfast, Southern hospitality and big portions at…
The Santa Dash returns to Rainsville this weekend!
Marla Jones, Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. — After a year hiatus, the Santa Dash returns to kickoff the 2016 Rainsville Christmas Parade on December 10, 2016 at 4 pm. The first…