Author: Southern Torch
UPDATE: SPEAKER HUBBARD RESPONDS TO GOP REQUEST TO STEP DOWN
BIRMINGHAM, Ala.—The Alabama Republican Party Steering Committee passed a resolution yesterday formally asking Rep. Mike Hubbard to step down as Speaker of the Alabama House. "The Alabama Republican Party strongly believes the…
Professional bull riding comes to DeKalb County!
By Karah Wilson karah@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala.— This Friday and Saturday the Professional Bull Riders will be hosting the 11th Annual Bull Bash. This event is sponsored by AutoNation Ford of Fort…
Alabama politicians react to executive action on guns
By Tyler Pruett tyler@southerntorch.com Our elected officials from the federal to state level had strong words for President Obama’s action on firearms announced earlier this week. On Tuesday, Obama held a…
Christmas flooding still causing headaches
By Tyler Pruett tyler@southerntorch.com DEKALB COUNTY, Ala.— Heavy rains that fell around the Christmas Holiday are still causing problems around the county. The rushing waters caused damage to infrastructure and businesses,…
Charter schools coming to Alabama
By Joseph M. Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com MONTGOMERY, Ala.—Charter schools are expected to open in Alabama in 2017. Alabama Public Charter School Commission Chairman Ed Richardson said Tuesday that the fall of 2017…
Players in Progress Presents: Peter & Wendy!
Submitted to Southern Torch by Emily Lewis RAINSVILLE, Ala.—You do not want to miss the Players in Progress (PIP) Theatre Company’s latest production, Peter & Wendy by Jeremy Bloom, which goes…
For local Masons, charity doesn’t stop at Christmas
Submitted to Southern Torch by Cody Campbell Christmas has often been called the time of giving. Family members exchange presents with each other. Shoppers drop loose change into the red kettles…