By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. — The Rainsville City Council held it's first council meeting. Mayor Rodger Lingerfelt was absent due to a death in the family, as Council…
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Rainsville, Fort Payne Chambers win Funding Battles
By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. — One responsibility facing each municipal government every year is deciding upon a budget for their prospective cities. This helps ensure that each…
Planning experts looking for citizen’s input in Rainsville
By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala — City planning experts from the Top of Alabama Regional Council of Governments (TARCOG) will meet with residents from Rainsville tonight to get…
Bus Garage price underestimated by $2 million
By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor (Correction from Print: This article was mistakenly listed as written by "Marla Jones, Sports Editor" in our print edition.) tyler@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. — In the past…
Rainsville looks to shut out the Southern Torch (VIDEO)
By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. — The Rainsville City Council held it's regular workshop and meeting on Monday night, at the new time of 5:00 pm (with the workshop…
Gerald “Red” Taylor seeks re-election to Fort Payne Council
By Tyler Pruett Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala.—Councilman Gerald “Red” Taylor recently announced that he would be seeking re-election on Aug. 23 to the Fort Payne City Council. If re-elected,…
Rainsville candidates take the stage
Featured image: The Times Journal hosted a lively public forum this week for the candidates running for Rainsville City government By Tyler Pruett Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. — On Tuesday night,…
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