PHOTO: Earlier today, U.S. Senator-elect Doug Jones (D - Birmingham) announced the hiring of Alabama native Dana Gresham as his Chief of Staff. By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Today,…
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Harcrow appointed to state Mental Health Task Force
PHOTO: DeKalb County Commission President Ricky Harcrow was one of eight public officials in Alabama named to a task force to support the “Stepping Up Initiative,” which seeks to improve mental…
VIDEO: Animal Control discussed in Fort Payne after tragic dog attack
PHOTO: Rachel Abrams, whose niece was killed by dogs recently on Sand Mountain, addresses the Fort Payne Council meeting regarding the dog attack. (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By Tyler Pruett,…
BREAKING: Fort Payne to move Sunday Sales forward without public vote
By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — (Full Video at the Bottom, Alcohol discussion begins at 25:45) In a 3-2 vote, the Fort Payne City Council approve a resolution…
Write-in votes to be counted, Poll says Moore should concede
(Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Today, Alabama Secretary of State John Merrill ordered all counties in the state to count the write-in votes…
UPDATE: Congressman Brooks recovering after surgery
PHOTO: Congressman Mo Brooks (R – AL 5th District) at an event earlier this year in the park in Fort Payne. (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com…
(VIDEO) Rep. Brooks on cancer: "God works in Mysterious Ways"
PHOTO: Congressman Mo Brooks (R - AL 5th District) announces his cancer diagnosis on the floor of congress yesterday. (Rep. Mo Brooks | YouTube.com) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com WASHINGTON, D.C. —…
VIDEO: Roy Moore is "awaiting certification" of the Vote
PHOTO: Roy Moore releases a statement around 24 hours after the race was called. By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com MONTGOMERY, Ala. — (Video and Transcript Below) Late last night, Roy Moore…