By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala.— In Monday’s regularly scheduled council meeting, the Rainsville City Council and Mayor Nick Jones agreed on measures to both cut operating costs and…
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Southeastern Regional Trapping and Outdoor Expo in Rainsville
The Northeast Alabama Agri-Business Center is hosting the 13th Annual Southeastern Regional Trapping and Outdoor Expo on Friday, April 22 and Saturday, April 23 from 8 a.m. until 6 p.m. each…
Plainview shuts out Sylvania
Featured image: SAFE! Junior, Ali Clark slides into second against Sylvania. By Marla Jones, Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com Plainview 3, Sylvania 0 RAINSVILLE, Ala.—In a game that would factor who would have…
As many as 20 teams expected to compete in “Wiffle for Savannah” fundraiser in Rainsville
RAINSVILLE, Ala.— This Sunday Apr. 17 at 1 p.m in Rainsville, members of a local whiffle ball league will host “Whiffle for Savannah,” a tournament to raise money for Savannah Willingham,…
Jones to deliver State of the City address on Thursday
By Joseph M. Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala.—Mayor Nick Jones will be delivering the 2016 Rainsville State of the City address next week, a Rainsville event that Jones, along with the Rainsville…
Visit our community parks
Featured image: The pond in Geraldine’s City Park. By Tyler Pruett tyler@southerntorch.com Spring is officially upon us, and while many will be flocking to the state parks, our coverage area features some…
Former Southern Torch interns elected 2016-2017 NACC SGA President and NACC SGA Vice President
By Marla Jones marla@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala.—A pair of former Southern Torch interns—Samuel L. Hughes from Sylvania and Karah Wilson from Scottsboro will serve in the two highest leadership positions of the…
Community shows love for Savannah
Featured image: Savannah Willingham, Plainview High School, Class of 2016 By Tyler Pruett tyler@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala.— In the face of a tragic accident, the Rainsville community and Dekalb County citizens have…