By Joseph M. Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala.—Representatives from Top of Alabama Regional Council of Governments TARCOG met with city officials following the Rainsville City Council meeting Monday night to discuss the…
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Sen. Steve Livingston delivers State of the State address at NACC
By Joseph M. Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala— State Sen. Steve Livingston gave his State of the State address Tuesday. Livingston is a Republican who represents Senate District 8 including parts of…
Soaring with eagles: a young woman’s inspirational story of faith and courage
By Joseph M. Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com “Yet those who wait for the LORD Will gain new strength; They will mount up with wings like eagles, They will run and not get tired,…
Landmarks to host Sacred Harp Singing at Council Bluff School
By Joseph M. Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com Landmarks of Dekalb will host a sacred harp singing on Sunday Oct. 11 at Council Bluff School at 2 p.m. The event features Rodney Ivey and…
Boom Days draws record crowd at 10th annual festival
By Joseph M. Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala.—In early 2015, the 10th annual Boom Days Heritage Celebration was named the Alabama Department of Tourism’s Event of the Year. The festival did…
Rainsville City Council approves budget
By Joseph M. Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala.— The Rainsville City Council approved a $4.2 million budget at their city council meeting Monday night. When presented, the budget was broken down by…
How Your Legislators Voted on recent Tax Bills
by Joseph M. Morgan DEKALB COUNTY, Ala.—Throughout the second special session of the Alabama Legislature several tax increase bills were considered in both the House and Senate. Southern Torch decided to see…
Whitt wins District 4 Constable seat, general election in Nov. to determine District 1 outcome
By: Joseph Morgan FORT PAYNE, Ala.—A primary vote took place on Tuesday for a special election to fill two vacated DeKalb County Constable positions— DeKalb County Constable Districts 1 and 4.…