PHOTO: Councilmember Byrum made the motion for new signs to be placed on or near the Rainsville Welcome Signs. (Marla Jones | Southern Torch) By Marla Jones, Reporter RAINSVILLE, Ala. — (Full Video…
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Governor Ivey signs Emily's Law regarding dangerous dogs
PHOTO: Member's of Emily Colvin's family, Senator Steve Livingston (R-Scottsboro), Governor Kay Ivey (R), Rep. Nathanial Ledbetter (R - Rainsville), and Rep. Tommy Hanes (R - Bryant). (Contributed Photo) By Tyler…
DeKalb Ambulance Service (DAS) names new Deputy Director
PHOTO: Mark Haygood was recently named the new Deputy Director of DeKalb Ambulance Service (DAS). (Contributed Photo) By Staff Reports FORT PAYNE, Ala. — At the regularly scheduled meeting of the DeKalb County…
Burke to return to Politics
By Staff Reports ETOWAH COUNTY, Ala. — Rainsville native, Ralph Burke announced his plans to run for House of Representatives, District 28. Below you find his official press release: Today,…
Lookout Mt. Homemakers pitch in big for the community
PHOTO: Members of the Lookout Mt. Homemakers and Community Leaders (LMHCL) Club volunteering at the Bread of Life Ministry in Fort Payne last Tuesday. (Contributed Photo) Contributed by the Lookout Mt.…
Huge Success for Old Timers Basketball!
By Marla Jones, Sports Editor RAINSVILLE, Ala. — The Annual Old Timers Basketball Tournament kicked off last week with 21 teams made up of over 170 players from DeKalb County. Fans were…
Fyffe Track Team on the Move
PHOTO: The members of the Fyffe Cross Country team kickstart their inaugural season. (Submitted Photo) By Marla Jones, Sports Editor FYFFE, Ala. – In their first year, the Fyffe track team is off…
Ellis accepts new position
PHOTO: Fort Payne Head Coach Paul Ellis has accepted a new coaching position in Georgia. By Marla Jones, Sports Editor FORT PAYNE, Ala. – According to Fort Payne High School Principal Brian Jett,…