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Why I Support Don Stout
May 20, 2022 by Southern Torch
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Why I Support Don Stout

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…

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Inside The Statehouse: Big Issues Facing Alabama's Legislature
February 11, 2021 by Southern Torch
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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…

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Opinion: This Is Who Could Replace Richard Shelby
February 10, 2021 by Southern Torch
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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…

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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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