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Fall Back Once More
Marla Jones, Managing Ediitor marla@southerntorch.com By Marla Jones Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com ALABAMA-- At 2 a.m., this Sunday, clocks in the U.S. will “fall back” one hour as daylight savings time ends,…
Brent Rhodes speaks at Geraldine Town Council meeting
The Geraldine Town Council met on Monday, April 11, 2022. Guest Brent Rhodes prayed the opening prayer. Following the Pledge to the flag, Mr. Rhodes talked about why he is a…
Alabama Senate passes lottery, casino legislation
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com MONTGOMERY, Ala. — On Tuesday night, the Alabama Senate passed a constitutional amendment (SB319) to establish a state lottery and allow nine casinos by…
Lawmakers Approve Teacher Pay Raise
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com MONTGOMERY, Ala. — On Tuesday, the Alabama House of Representatives approved a 4% pay increase for teachers and other public school employees. The pay…
Alabama Passes Abortion Ban
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com (Photo via The Hill) MONTGOMERY, Ala. — On Tuesday, the Alabama House of Representatives passed HB314, which would criminalize almost all abortions within the…
Ballot Box Breakdown
PHOTO: (Zach Hester | Southern Torch) By Zach Hester, Reporter DEKALB COUNTY, Ala. — Voters across Alabama will head to the polls on June 5 to vote in the primary races of statewide…
Burke to return to Politics
By Staff Reports ETOWAH COUNTY, Ala. — Rainsville native, Ralph Burke announced his plans to run for House of Representatives, District 28. Below you find his official press release: Today,…