Staff Reports Contributed Photo Topspin Pickleball Club is located at 208 Scott Avenue North, Rainsville. RAINSVILLE – Topspin Pickleball Club is set to open this weekend in Rainsville. This family-owned indoor…
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I-59 exit at Hammondville is open to traffic again
Staff Reports A four-mile segment of reconstructed I-59 northbound in DeKalb County opened to traffic Thursday. It includes the northbound Exit 231 ramps at SR-40/SR-117 in Hammondville. Contractor A.G. Peltz Group…
Aiden Parham: An audience of one
Story by Mark Everett Kelly mark@southerntorch.com I’m jealous of Aiden Parham. At 5’ 11”, he has a radiant smile and is a natural athlete. Celebrating his 17th birthday, he’s the picture…
Rainsville promotes two in police department
Story by Donna Thornton Todd Bowen is the new assistant police chief in the City of Rainsville, after action by the council this week. Bowen was promoted to replace Matt Crum…
Bonds OK'ed for projects
Story by Donna Thornton donna@southerntorch.com The Rainsville City Council voted in a special called meeting Wednesday to approve the sale of bonds in an agreement with Raymond James. The council had…
Rainsville council awards bid for paving roads
Story by Donna Thornton donna@southerntorch.com The Rainsville City Council voted last week to accept a paving bid from Wiregrass Construction for work on several city streets and roads. The council approved…
What to do in DeKalb County: Two events in one weekend offer excellent choices in activities
Marla Ballard Columnist The 2nd annual Blueberry Festival at Blueberry Falls Farm will be held on Saturday, July 13. Entry fee is $5, children ages 12 and younger are free. The…
Rules for short-term rental?
Story by Donna Thornton donna@southerntorch.com The Fort Payne Planning Commission discussed setting some regulations for short-term rental properties during its meeting Tuesday and came to a conclusion. More information is needed,…