By Marla Jones, Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com Geraldine 74-Valley Head 29 RAINSVILLE, Ala.— The number one seed, Geraldine Bulldogs defeated the Valley Head Tigers 74-29, Tuesday night in the first round of…
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Down to four: County tournament postponed due to weather
By Joseph M. Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala.—Only four teams remain the DeKalb County Tournament, but due to winter storms and snow, basketball fans in DeKalb County will have to wait just…
Recap of Rainsville Council meeting
By Tyler Pruett tyler@southerntorch.com The Rainsville City Council had a productive meeting Monday night. The council discussed a number of issues and addressed the following business: • Approved a measure that…
Mail Carrier Honored
By Tyler Pruett tyler@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, AL — For mail carrier Tanya Lyons, January 6 was just like any other day on the job delivering mail, that is until she noticed a…
Rainsville Chamber Honors Person of the Year
By Karah Wilson karah@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala.— Rainsville Chamber of Commerce announced that it will be holding its annual meeting on Jan. 21. Rainsville’s Chamber meeting will take place at the Tom…
NACC President’s and Dean’s List
By Karah Wilson karah@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala.—During the fall semester at Northeast Alabama Community College, 396 students were put on the President’s and Dean’s List. The total on the President’s List was…
Bears edge past Eagles
By Marla Jones, Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com Plainview 72, Pisgah 71 RAINSVILLE, Ala.— In a nailbiter, The Plainview Varsity Boys defeat the Pisgah Eagles, Friday night. The Eagles jumped to an early…
Professional bull riding comes to DeKalb County!
By Karah Wilson karah@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala.— This Friday and Saturday the Professional Bull Riders will be hosting the 11th Annual Bull Bash. This event is sponsored by AutoNation Ford of Fort…