PHOTO: CP Auto Parts' sign in Rainsville has been a daily inspiration and motivation for many years. The store has recently been sold to new owners, but Donna Harris and the…
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Fort Payne Chamber announces 2017 'Women in Business' awardees
PHOTO: This year's Fort Payne 'Women in Business' awardees have been announced! Martha Harris, Mary Davis, and Vanessia Fike will be honored at the Chamber's annual luncheon. (The Fort Payne Chamber of…
Miss Alabama 2017 to address Fort Payne's 'Women in Business'
PHOTO: Jessica Procter was crowned Miss Alabama 2017 and will be addressing the Fort Payne Chamber's Women in Business Luncheon on August 8th. (Contributed Photo | Miss Alabama 2017) By Tyler Pruett, Managing…
Boom Week in Fort Payne!
PHOTO: Over the last week, the City of Fort Payne held ribbon cuttings for a new Chick-Fil-A, Applebee's, UPS Store, and the Chamber of Commerce's new Loft Apartments, overlooking Gault Avenue. (Tyler Pruett…
Construction to begin on Rainsville Ace Hardware location!
PHOTO: The future Ace Hardware of Rainsville will be next to "Fifty Taters" on Highway 35. (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. — Yesterday,…
Fort Payne alcohol board approves permit for Applebee's, renews permit for Toke
PHOTO: The City of Fort Payne's Alcohol Board recently approved a retail liquor license for Applebee's and renewed the permit for Toke, which had lapsed due to change in ownership. (Tyler Pruett |…
Governor Ivey announces highest rate decrease of unemployment in the nation
PHOTO: Unemployment in the State of Alabama decreased by .4 percent during the month of March. (Office of Governor Kay Ivey) By Staff Reports MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Governor Kay Ivey announced earlier this…
The Orchard that helped Grow Rainsville
PHOTO: The City of Rainsville grew around an orchard that was started by a local family over sixty years ago. (File Photo) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. —…