Featured image: 64-year-old Neeley, of Sylvania, left, 11-year-old Chris Gaither, of Talladega, right By Tyler Pruett tyler@southerntorch.com SYLVANIA, Ala.— On Saturday night over a week ago, in the town of Sylvania,…
Category: Opinion
Make your own destiny
By Diego Reynoso diego@southerntorch.com I know it has been a while since I last wrote to all of you. I apologize for that. I have been busy since the last column…
Finding a Balance to Save Medicaid & Protect Taxpayers
Guest Editorial: By State Sen. Steve Livingston When I ran in 2014, I promised to keep you updated on the political debates in Montgomery. Today, I want to spend a few…
Through my eyes
By Angie Reynoso angie@southerntorch.com Time stands still while we are waiting. What seems like hours has only been minutes. Waiting for the doctor to walk in and trying to read his…
New places, new faces
By Dwayne Adams dwayne@southerntorch.com Four years ago I moved to Heflin, Alabama, where the green, rural scenery and narrow, tree-lined streets connected a handful of neighborhoods, providing a rich backdrop for…
Sen. Phil Williams endorses Marco Rubio for president
Guest editorial by Alabama Sen. Phil Williams The following editorial was submitted one day prior to Alabama’s Super Tuesday Primary By: Alabama Sen. Phil Williams EVERY VOTE COUNTS….EVERY SINGLE ONE. HERE…
Letter to the Editor
Note from the Editor: The articles on this page are opinions submitted by readers of Southern Torch, and therefore do not…
Letter to the Editor
Note from the Editor: The articles on this page are opinions submitted by readers of Southern Torch, and therefore do not necessarily represent or express the views of Southern Torch. Dear Editor,…