Featured image: Rainsville Chief of Police, Johnny Stewart discusses equipment needs at Monday night's council meeting. By Joeph M. Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala.—Early this week the citizens of Rainsville narrowly avoided…
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Surprise homecoming
A local hero returns to his family By Tyler Pruett tyler@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala— A touching scene unfolded at Cornerstone Academy this week when Sgt. 1st Class Johnny Stewart II surprised his…
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…
Johnny Stewart named new Rainsville Police Chief
By Tyler Pruett tyler@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, AL— On Monday, February 1, 2016 the Rainsville City Council announced its selection to replace retiring chief of police Charles Centers. Chief Centers announced his retirement…
Airgun shooting-spree damages Rainsville businesses
By Tyler Pruett tyler@southerntorch.com Multiple persons of interest have been detained in connection with a shooting spree that damaged many local businesses in Rainsville. According to the Rainsville Police Department, at…
Rainsville Police Chief announces retirement
RAINSVILLE, Ala. — The City of Rainsville announced Monday night at their regularly scheduled city council meeting that Rainsville Police Chief Charles Centers will be stepping down from his position as head…
Rainsville PD to Patrol in Dodge Chargers
The Rainsville Police Department will be patrolling the streets in a fleet of 2013 Dodge Chargers.
RPD Squad Car Regulations Discussed
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