By Joseph M. Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala.— Rainsville Mayor Nick Jones announced last week that he will seek reelection as the city’s mayor. Municipal elections will be held Aug. 23, 2016…
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DeKalb County celebrates July 4th holiday
By Joseph M. Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com DEKALB COUNTY, Ala.— There will be plenty to do in DeKalb County over the next few days as a number of communities prepare for Independence Day…
2016 Freedom Fest Run in Rainsville draws 850 participants, raises over $32,000
Race will donate more than $26,000 to help Rainsville teen Savannah Willingham By Joseph M. Morgan RAINSVILLE, Ala. — Last Saturday, the city of Rainsville hosted the 7th annual Freedom Fest…
Upcoming events for the week of 6/17
June 18: Henagar Public Library Talent Show - At the stage at Henagar Park from 5 p.m.-10 p.m. For more information call Patricia Lacey 245-254-8172 or the Library at 256-657-1380. June…
Rainsville seeks help to complete walking trail
By Tyler Pruett tyler@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. — For those that haven’t heard, Rainsville has a new biking and walking trail in the process of completion. It is three miles long and…
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…
Fort Payne, Rainsville announce city merger
SOUTHERN TORCH EXCLUSIVE: City officials finalize largest municipal merger in Alabama history By Joseph M. Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com DEKALB COUNTY, Ala.— The cities of Fort Payne and Rainsville will soon combine to become…
One of the best views in Alabama
By Tyler Pruett tyler@southerntorch.com SECTION, Ala.— Many people traveling Highway 35 through Section in Jackson County are probably unaware of a special spot on Section Bluff. It would be hard for…