By Joseph Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com MONTGOMERY, Ala.—Gov. Robert Bentley on Tuesday sent a letter to the President informing him of the governor’s decision not to participate in the resettlement of Syrian refugees.…
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Rainsville Council addresses zoning, city upgrades
By Joseph M. Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala.— The Rainsville City Council addressed a number of issues at the city’s council meeting Monday night including the zoning/re-zoning of property within city limits,…
The risk of accepting refugees
By Tyler Pruett tyler@southerntorch.com Last Friday, the world watched in horror as jihadist aligned with the Islamic State carried out a coordinated attack in Paris. Over 120 people were killed, while…
11-20-15 - BREAKING NEWS: New court date set for Thrash vs. DeKalb County BOE
DEKALB COUNTY, Ala.—After almost a year and a half of delays and legal wrangling, former Fyffe High School Boys Basketball Coach Neal Thrash will have his day in court. Alabama’s Ninth…
Honoring our veterans
By Karah Wilson, Sports Editor karah@southerntorch.com DEKALB, Ala.— World War I, or “The Great War,” ended on June 28, 1919 when the Treaty of Versailles was signed in the Palace of…
Upset in DeKalb: Write-in candidate wins special election in constable race
By Joseph M. Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com DEKALB COUNTY, Ala. — What began as a very low-key DeKalb County Special Election Tuesday ended up being one of the most exciting and unusual election…
Election Results - 2015 DeKalb County Special Election
Nov. 11, 2015 — DEKALB COUNTY, Ala.—DeKalb County held a special election on Tuesday to fill two open constable seats in DeKalb Constable District 1 and DeKalb Constable District 4. In…
BREAKING NEWS: DEKALB SPECIAL ELECTION UPSET
DEKALB COUNTY, Ala. — All votes have been counted in the Special Election for DeKalb County Constable District 4. Write-in candidate Wendy Bobbitt has defeated Republican candidate Billy Whitt by two…