Marla Jones, Managing Editor

marla@ southerntorch.com

POWELL, Alabama--On September 25, 2022, Powell Police responded to their own Police Department regarding a fight in the parking lot where John Sanders and Glenn Sevier were in a physical altercation.

Injuries were reported but kept private due to privacy concerns. Mr. Sanders left the scene before officers could speak with him and had active warrants for assault through the Powell Police Department. On Monday, September 26, Sanders was arrested. 

Due to the evidence that was filmed by security cameras at the Powell Police, the Department of Human Resources  (DHR) was contacted regarding the child’s welfare and safety.

“Over my years in Law Enforcement, I’ve told everyone when making a child custody exchange to try and do so at a local Police Department or Sheriff’s Office “ stated Powell Police Chief Stephen Malone. “Tensions are always high when it comes to these situations and we want everyone safe, especially our children. Never hesitate to ask to have an officer or deputy present during such an exchange, we would be more than glad to help” stated Malone. 

“I want to make it clear that all suspects and persons spoken about are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Information and video posted here were requested through The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)” concluded Chief Malone. 

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Marla Jones, Managing Editor

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RAINSVILLE, Ala.--The Rainsville City Council held its regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, September 19. 

The Council passed the City of Rainsville’s 2022-2023 FY Budget  (Resolution 09-19-2021) in the amount of $5,347,800, 00, which is an 8% increase in proposed revenues from last year. 

According to Mayor Rodger Lingerfelt, this budget will include a 3% cost of living raise for employees starting in January, if the economy remains stable. 

Diana Goss of the New E-Center in Rainsville was a special guest at the meeting. Goss updated the Council on the plans for the Center. The E-Center will have a total of four professional offices and four manufacturing bays in the back of the facility.

A grant from ARC aided in the opening of the Center, along with sponsorships. 

At the Special Work Session of the Rainsville City Council, Rainsville Police Chief Michael  Edmondson expressed the need for a generator at the Police Station.  After checking prices from manufacturers, the Council approved the purchase of a generator for the Police Department in the amount of  $25,000.00. 

The Council also approved the purchase of a 2023 International Sanitation Truck from Ingram Equipment Company in the amount of  $286,884.13.  The Council also empowered the Mayor to Add the 2023 International to the Current Sanitation Loan at First Southern State Bank and to sign all necessary paperwork.

In other business, the Council approved:

• Approved Michael Higgins to survey the property at the New Public Works Facility Location 
• Tree Removal (New Public Works Facility Site) $1000.00 to Michael’s Tree Service
  Clear Cut Forestry Mulching—Clearing Brush (New Public Works Facility Site) up to $5,000
• Purchase (6) Chairs for $2400.00, Crowd Control Barrier for $700.00, and COVID Shield for $600.00 at the Annex. 
• Security/Alarm System $634.00 from FTC to include a $15 monthly monitoring fee
• Purchase (10) 4 yd Dumpsters from Wastequip for $8,190.00
• Purchase (2) 8 yd Dumpsters from Wastequip for $2,878.00
• Concrete Repair—Waste Water Treatment Plant/Boozer Construction $3800.00
• Purchase Manhole Lids—Waste Water Treatment Plant/Shaddix Co. $4000.00
• Purchase UV Bulbs, Sleeves, and O-Rings—Waste Water Treatment Plant $7588.90
• Removed Old Pump/Installed New Pump and Replaced all Plumbing (North Church Street)—Living Water Services $5,190.00
• Posted a part-time position with the Parks and Rec Department
  

The next regular meeting of the Rainsville Council will be on  October 3, with a workshop beginning at 4:00 p.m. and the regular session at 4:30 p.m. in the City Annex. 

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Altadena, Calf.---A single winning ticket for the $2.04 billion Powerball Jackpot was sold in California, lottery officials said Tuesday. The winner is the largest lottery prize winner in history. 

The ticket was sold at a Joe’s Service Center, the winner matched all six numbers in California – the odds of which were 1 in 292.2 million, according to the Multi-State Lottery Association.

The winning numbers, which were announced Tuesday morning after Monday night’s drawing was delayed, were 10-33-41-47-56 and the Powerball was 10.

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