PHOTO: Citizen Sonjia Pittman discusses a letter sent to her by the attorney of Councilman Bejan Taheri. By Marla Jones, Reporter marla@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. — (Full Video at the Bottom) The Rainsville City…
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DeKalb Sheriff's Office releases statement on Deputy Matthews' passing
By Staff Reports FORT PAYNE, Ala. — UPDATE: A memorial service for Deputy Matthews will be held at 3 pm on Thursday, November 2 at Wilson Funeral Home. The family will receive…
VIDEO: DeKalb BOE receives update on network upgrades
PHOTO: Stephen Cochran of Howard Technology Solutions updates the Board on the network upgrades during the work session. (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. — (Video and…
Earthquakes on the rise in Northeast Alabama
PHOTO: Last Friday's earthquake that was recorded northeast of Scottsboro is the eighth reported in our area during the last two years, an increase of 100 percent from the previous two. (File…
Doug Jones to speak in Fyffe on November 7
PHOTO: Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate, Doug Jones, will be speaking at a rally in Fyffe on November 7. (Contributed Photo) Contributed by Reita Grant, Secretary, DeKalb Co. Democratic Executive Committee FYFFE, Ala. —…
MOVING ON: Rainsville Sues Chavies Bridge Property Owner Holdouts
PHOTO: The City of Rainsville has been seeking to replace the aging bridge on Chavies Road. Now the council is pursuing condemnation on a piece of property needed for the right-of-way…
IMPROVEMENT: Construction at Crossroads a big upgrade, according to Taheri
By Marla Jones, Reporter marla@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. — Many Rainsville residents will notice that work has begun at the Rainsville crossing of Highways 35 and 75. This endeavor is a federal…
VIDEO: Rainsville City Council Meeting, October 16, 2017
PHOTO: Citizen Sonjia Pittman addresses the council on the Maple Avenue paving situation. By Staff Reports RAINSVILLE, Ala. — To start the October 16, 2017 Rainsville City Council workshop, Police Chief Kevin Smith…