By Joseph M. Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com DEKALB COUNTY, Ala.—Franklin Ledel Blevins, 35, of Fort Payne, was sentenced yesterday to 30 years in the Alabama penitentiary by Ninth Circuit Judge Jeremy Taylor after…
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DeKalb company launches new app
By Joseph M. Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala.—After weeks of anticipation, a locally owned marketing and software development company launched the Native Rewards app Tuesday. The app was designed to help small…
Alabama House passes $6.3 billion education budget
By Joseph M. Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com MONTGOMERY, Ala.— By a 105 to 0 margin, the Alabama House on Tuesday passed a $6.3 billion Education Trust Fund (ETF) budget that includes a teacher…
DeKalb man appeals pistol permit denial
By Joseph M. Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com DEKALB COUNTY, Ala.—A DeKalb County resident who was recently denied a handgun permit by the county sheriff’s department has filed an appeal to fight for his…
Harmony in Rainsville?
Mayor, council find common ground with financial initiatives By Joseph M. Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala.—The Rainsville City Council and mayor were able to find common ground Monday night at the city’s…
NE Ag Center to host 2016 Southern Home and Family Show
By Joseph M. Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala.— The 2016 Southern Home and Family Show, presented by FTC and Steel Safe Shelters, will be held in Rainsville at the Northeast Alabama Agribusiness…
Rainsville Lions Club hosts 31st annual rodeo
By Joseph M. Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala.—The Rainsville Lion Club hosted the 31st annual rodeo last weekend at the Northeast Alabama Agri-business Center. Larry Traylor, one of the Lions Club members…
Native announces app launch
By Joseph M. Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala.— Native Inc., a locally owned marketing strategy and software development company will officially launch their new app on Tuesday, March 15, 2016. Native Director…