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Inside The Statehouse: We've Lost Some Good Ones This Year
December 30, 2020 by Southern Torch
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Inside The Statehouse: We've Lost Some Good Ones This Year

By Steve Flowers, Political Columnist MONTGOMERY, Ala. — As is my annual ritual, my yearend column pays tribute to Alabama political legends who have passed away during the year.  Sonny Cauthen…

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: The Death of Leadership
October 22, 2020 by Southern Torch
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: The Death of Leadership

Submitted by Liam Holley What has happened to the skills and morals of leadership in our current entitled society. There was a time when we entrusted  the men and women we elected…

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OPED: Respect for Old Glory
August 25, 2020 by Southern Torch
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OPED: Respect for Old Glory

Submitted by Anthony Cooper This is an opinion piece.  I have tried to just work and enjoy my life and consider myself fortunate to have been given the opportunity to live…

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OPINION: A Local Family Physician’s Perspective
April 27, 2020 by Southern Torch
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OPINION: A Local Family Physician’s Perspective

Submitted by Chad Williamson, CEO of DeKalb MD I became a family physician because I wanted to treat people - not diseases. That notion has never been more true than it…

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Letter from the Editor: Comfort in the Storms
April 13, 2020 by Southern Torch
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Letter from the Editor: Comfort in the Storms

By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com COLLINSVILLE, Ala. — Often times when you look on social media, you will see complaints about police officers.  There will always be the posts…

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OPED: Caregiving in the Era of COVID-19
April 7, 2020 by Southern Torch
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OPED: Caregiving in the Era of COVID-19

Submitted by Candi Williams, AARP State Director ALABAMA — Even in ordinary times, the more than 760,000 unpaid family caregivers in Alabama face a daunting set of daily tasks. Oftentimes with…

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Letter to the Editor: Wait for Local Stores to Reopen
March 30, 2020 by Southern Torch
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Letter to the Editor: Wait for Local Stores to Reopen

Submitted by Scott Lloyd Dear Editor, Governor Ivey’s order for non-essential businesses to close until April 17 was necessary.  However, our neighbors who own small businesses are being required to do…

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Letter from the Editor: Southern Torch is Still Here for You
March 26, 2020 by Southern Torch
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Letter from the Editor: Southern Torch is Still Here for You

By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com The focus of Southern Torch is the same as it has always been- ensuring that you have the most up-to-date and reliable news available.…

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