I have known Don Stout for over 30 years. Don was a Conservative Republican then, as he is today. He did not have to switch parties to run for office. He…
Category: Opinion
Inside The Statehouse: Big Issues Facing Alabama's Legislature
By Steve Flowers, Political Columnist The 2021 legislative session has begun. It will be a monumental and difficult session. Due to COVID restrictions, the logistics of just meeting will be a…
Opinion: This Is Who Could Replace Richard Shelby
By Zach Hester, Reporter • zach@southerntorch.com (Photo by Robert Sutton | Tuscaloosa News) ALABAMA — On January 3, 2023, Alabama will experience something it hasn’t in more than four decades. It…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…