PHOTO: The Emu that interrupted our lives on Friday made it nationwide! (Good Morning America, Reader Submitted Photos) (Titled "Rainsville Emu Chase featured on Good Morning America" in Print) By Tyler Pruett,…
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Rainsville Police Officer injured in accident on Highway 35
PHOTO: A Rainsville Police Officer sustained minor injuries after a collision at the intersection of Church Avenue and Highway 35. (Contributed Photo) By Staff Reports RAINSVILLE, Ala. — Earlier today (May 20), at…
Rainsville Police Department names Tyler Perea Employee of the Month for April
PHOTO: Patrolman Tyler Perea was named Rainsville Police Department's Employee of the Month for April! (Rainsville Police Department) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. — The Rainsville Police Department…
Health Department: Dog that attacked to be released Monday
PHOTO: According to the DeKalb County Health Department, the dog involved in last week's attack will be released to the owner on Monday. The department pointed out that with no effective leash…
Rainsville dog attack victim speaks out
PHOTO: Gary Haymon, retired Pastor of the Rainsville Church of God, was viciously attacked by a dog last week. (Gary Haymon) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. – A near-fatal…
Rainsville Police reports 100 percent increase in arrests during March
PHOTO: Rainsville Police Chief Kevin Smith conducts the first session of the Citizen's Police Academy. (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. — At this…
Rainsville Officer finds large amount of Meth in traffic stop
PHOTO: Early Sunday morning, a traffic stop in Rainsville led to a large amount of Methamphetamine and Marijuana being discovered. (File Photo | Southern Torch) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE,…
Officer Tim Devlin named Rainsville Employee of the Month
PHOTO: Rainsville Officer Tim Devlin reads Dr. Seuss's, "1 Fish, 2 Fish, Redfish, Blue Fish," to children at Kandieland Daycare Center. It's part of the department's new effort to be more…