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Blazing through Town in New Fire Truck
Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com Rainsville, Ala.-- The Rainsville City Council held its regularly scheduled meeting on August 15. The Rainsville Fire Department brought their newly purchased Fire Truck, with all…
Bridge Dedicated in Honor of T.K. Davis
Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com COLLINSVILLE, ALA.-- (Full Video on Southern Torch Facebook) On Thursday, August 11, friends and family gathered on County Road 51 in Collinsville, as a bridge was…
Food City public hearing rescheduled for Aug. 30
Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. -- The Fort Payne City Council held their regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, August 16. Fort Payne City Attorney, Rocky Watson stated in the…
Steve Flowers: Inside The Statehouse
By Steve Flowers A legend in Alabama newspaper, educational, and political lore, Jim Oakley of Centreville, turned 87 last month. Jim is known statewide as the legendary owner, publisher, and editor…
Several Arrested on Drug-Related Charges
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Several were arrested over the last few weeks on drug-related charges. Over 200 grams of methamphetamine, marijuana, controlled medications, drug paraphernalia, and a firearm were all confiscated…
Torch Contest Back to School Winners Announced
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com ------ DeKalb and Jackson County, Alabama—As the school bells were ringing last week, Southern Torch asked for readers to submit their back to school pictures.…
Barn Offers A Picker’s Paradise
By Marla Ballard, Reporter bamabell62@gmail.com ----------------- Barn Yard Antiques is just what it sounds like, it is a barn where shoppers will find antiques and other time-honored treasures. The barn is…