By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com OPELIKA, Ala. — Earlier today, Former Alabama House Speaker Mike Hubbard was sentenced on 12 felony charges in violation of the state’s ethics laws. Hubbard…
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Will McCurdy qualifies for Canadian Tour
By Marla Jones, Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala.— Fort Payne native and Auburn graduate, Will McCurdy has qualified for the Mackenzie Tour (PGA Tour in Canada). From an early age,…
Alabama Legislators call for Bentley's resignation
By Joseph M. Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com MONTGOMERY, Ala—The plot thickens for Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley this week with the calls from legislators suggesting that Bentley step down or face impeachment charges that…
Thrash BOE hearing set for March 17
By Joseph M. Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala.— The DeKalb County School Board announced at a school board meeting last week that former Fyffe Head basketball Coach Neal Thras h will receive…
McGill kicks off U.S. Senate campaign
By Joseph M. Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com McGill kicks off U.S. Senate campaign DEKALB COUNTY, Ala. — Republican Shadrack McGill from Jackson County held a kickoff rally Tuesday for his U.S. Senate campaign…