PHOTO: The Emu that interrupted our lives on Friday made it nationwide! (Good Morning America, Reader Submitted Photos) (Titled "Rainsville Emu Chase featured on Good Morning America" in Print) By Tyler Pruett,…
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Rainsville Freedom Run is just a month away!
PHOTO: The start of last year's Freedom Run 10k! (https://rainsvillefreedomfest.racesonline.com) By Marla Jones, Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala.—The Rainsville Freedom Run 10K and 5K, is a month away and Race Coordinator Jerry…
Rainsville Police Department names Tyler Perea Employee of the Month for April
PHOTO: Patrolman Tyler Perea was named Rainsville Police Department's Employee of the Month for April! (Rainsville Police Department) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. — The Rainsville Police Department…
VIDEO: Rainsville Council demands answers on Chavies Road bridge project
PHOTO: Chuck Chitwood of CDG Engineering addresses the council on the progress of the Chavies Road Bridge project. (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. — To…
VIDEO: Rainsville hires new police officer and WWTP Operator
PHOTO: The Rainsville City Council held a brief meeting to review a new police hire and a new operator for the Waste Water Treatment Plant (WWTP), among other items. (Tyler Pruett…
VIDEO: Rainsville Council approves bids to install energy saving devices
PHOTO: The Rainsville City Council and Mayor Rodger Lingerfelt meet to accept bids to install energy saving lighting and devices in the city's facilities. (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By Tyler Pruett,…
Rainsville Police reports 100 percent increase in arrests during March
PHOTO: Rainsville Police Chief Kevin Smith conducts the first session of the Citizen's Police Academy. (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. — At this…
VIDEO: Rainsville receives bridge project updates and handles personnel items
PHOTO: Chuck Chitwood of CDG Engineering updates the Rainsville City Council on the ongoing Chavies Road Bridge Project and a potential project to add more sidewalk to the city. (Tyler Pruett…