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…

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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…