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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FPHS Students Teach Empathy lessons at Wills Valley
Contributed by Regina Boatwright, Wills Valley Elementary School Guidance Counselor FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Through weekly lessons, second graders learn the art and skill of relating to others. Since January of…
Rainsville Fire Department starts program to put detectors in homes
(File Photo) By Staff Reports RAINSVILLE, Ala. — Rainsville Fire/Rescue Chief Willimac Wright issued a statement on a new program the department is doing to help ensure more residences have smoke…
Two arrested after Federal agents raid home in Centre
PHOTO: Jeff J. Lowe and Janice M. Lowe, both of Centre, were arrested after a meth lab and firearms were found during a joint raid between Cherokee County Deputies and the…
VIDEO: DeKalb Co. Commission approves vacation on portions of two roads
PHOTO: DeKalb County Engineer Ben Luther asks the commission to approve the vacation of several areas of county roads. (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com FORT…
Fort Payne council approves grant application for sewer project
PHOTO: Earlier today, the Fort Payne City Council held a Special Called Meeting to authorized the city to apply for a grant that would begin a new sewer project. The project…
Albertville man arrested after traffic stop in Kilpatrick
PHOTO: Jose Mora Garcia, 25 of Albertville was arrested on Sunday in the Kilpatrick area for drug-related offenses and for carrying a concealed weapon after narcotics and a pistol were found. (DeKalb County Sheriff's…
Lingerfelt pushes back regarding Chavies Bridge property
PHOTO: Rainsville Mayor Rodger Lingerfelt weighs-in on the situation regarding the condemnation of a right-of-way to replace Chavies Bridge. (File Photo) By Marla Jones, Reporter marla@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. — Mayor Rodger Lingerfelt…