The Rainsville City Council met on Monday night and discussed a number of issues, including: Freedom Fest New Expenditures for the Fire Department The Financial Standing of the City A Farmers…
Month: June 2014
DeKalb Ranked as Top Conservative Delegation
The Sunlight Foundation recently analyzed the voting records of State Legislators from across the Country and DeKalb County definitely stood out. The rankings consisted of voting records from 2011-2014. After a…
Singing with the Stars at NACC
Northeast Alabama Community College presents "Singing with the Stars", featuring Teddy Gentry and the Rockit City Band. The event will take place TODAY at the NACC Lyceum (Theater). Doors open at…
Heath Thrash to Take Over at Fyffe
Southern Torch has received reports that Heath Thrash will be the new varsity basketball coach at Fyffe High School. Sources say that Thrash met with players last night. Principal Ricky Bryant…
Is the AEA Dying?
The Alabama Education Association is nationally known for being the most powerful teacher's union in the United States. How long that distinction will last now becomes the question at hand. The…
How the ACA Will Affect Alabama Labor
As the provisions of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) continue to be implemented, there are now more signs that the Administration’s labyrinthine healthcare program has the potential to cripple the vulnerable…
Hulgan to Arab
BREAKING: Tracy Hulgan has accepted an offer from Arab High School to become their new head basketball coach. Coach Hulgan will speak with Southern Torch this afternoon.
The War Before the Battle...
The results are FINAL. Last night DeKalb County watched as the slate for the General Election in November became clear. Click here to view: DeKalb County Primary Election Results Highlights: Voter…