By: Joseph M. Morgan, Editor and Publisher joseph@southerntorch.com COLLINSVILLE, Ala.—Councilman Fred W. Shankles recently announced his intent to run for re-election to the Collinsville City Council, District 2. Shankles, a lifelong…
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Eberhart announces upcoming term will be his last on Fort Payne City Council
FORT PAYNE, Ala.—If elected on Aug. 23, 2016, Fort Payne City Councilman Johnny Eberhart will make the next term on the city council his last, he announced at a candidate forum hosted by Fort…
Watson recalls racial tensions and the city’s support
By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — After long-time Fort Payne City Councilman Walter Watson declined to seek reelection, the city attorney, Rocky Watson, fondly recounted their years…
Rainsville Veterans memorial to be completed by Veteran's Day
Featured image: A groundbreaking ceremony will be held next week to begin construction of the Rainsville Veterans’ Memorial. By Tyler Pruett Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. — Rainsville resident Derek Rosson first…
Donna G. Jones announces run for Collinsville City Council
By: Joseph M. Morgan Editor and Publisher joseph@southerntorch.com COLLINSVILLE, Ala.—Collinsville High School (CHS) educator Donna G. Jones recently announced her intent to run for the Collinsville City Council, District 2. Mrs.…
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,…
Fort Payne businesswoman, Lynn Brewer announces candidacy for FPCC
By Joseph M. Morgan Editor and Publisher joseph@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala.— Fort Payne businesswoman Lynn Locklear Brewer recently announced her intention to run for Fort Payne City Council. Brewer is the…
Rainsville council approves repairs, maintenance to city property
By Joseph M. Morgan Editor and Publisher joseph@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala.— The Rainsville City Council met Monday night to discuss a number of matters, including completing repairs and maintenance to a number…