Featured image: The 2016 Rainsville Freedom Fest will be held this Saturday, June 25 at the Rainsville City Park from 1 p.m. until 9 p.m. By Joseph M. Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE,…
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Fort Payne, Rainsville announce city merger
SOUTHERN TORCH EXCLUSIVE: City officials finalize largest municipal merger in Alabama history By Joseph M. Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com DEKALB COUNTY, Ala.— The cities of Fort Payne and Rainsville will soon combine to become…
Mayor asked to surrender keys to city hall
By Joseph M. Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala.— Truth remains murky in Rainsville, as conflicting explanations and widely varying news reports continue to emerge amidst the high drama that began at a…
Rainsville Council approves $1.95 million loan for sewer upgrades
By Joseph M. Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala.—The Rainsville City Council voted last week to take out a $1.95 million loan to help fund city sewer upgrades. Councilman Joey Graham said that in…
Rainsville launches first phase of ACE program
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…
Guest Editorial: A letter from Mayor Nick Jones
Dear Editor: From time to time, a city’s leadership will make consequential decisions that will impact the city and its people for years to come. As an elected official, I believe…
Rainsville City Council to hold critical meeting tonight
By Joseph Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. — The Rainsville City Council will meet tonight at 5:30 p.m. to discuss a $1.5 million bond issue agreement with Raymond James & Associates, Inc.…
Rainsville City Council Discusses Renovations
(Rainsville) Rainsville City Council members met to discuss a wide range of topics on Tuesday night. The agenda included finalizing plans for the renovations of the Tom Bevill Enrichment Center and…