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“Democracy”
July 23, 2022 by Southern Torch
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“Democracy”

Submitted  Editorial by The Alabama Press Association America’s free press is in crisis. Today, local journalism, which is necessary to maintaining an informed and active citizenry, is on life support. Since…

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State Auditor Jim Zeigler on Special Election: "The law is what it is."
April 28, 2017 by Southern Torch
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State Auditor Jim Zeigler on Special Election: "The law is what it is."

PHOTO: Alabama State Auditor Jim Zeigler has remained outspoken on the issue of wasteful spending in Montgomery and the alleged corruption of former-Governor Robert Bentley. (Jim Zeigler | Twitter) By Tyler Pruett, Managing…

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City of Fort Payne sets hearing date for Chick-Fil-A agreement (VIDEO)
February 7, 2017 by Southern Torch
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City of Fort Payne sets hearing date for Chick-Fil-A agreement (VIDEO)

PHOTO: The City of Fort Payne has set a tentative date to review the contract with Chick-Fil-A! (File Photo) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — In the regular…

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Rainsville City Council Meeting, February 6, 2017 (VIDEO)
February 6, 2017 by Southern Torch
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Rainsville City Council Meeting, February 6, 2017 (VIDEO)

By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. — The Rainsville City Council held it's first council meeting. Mayor Rodger Lingerfelt was absent due to a death in the family, as Council…

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The fourteen statewide amendments explained
November 7, 2016 by Southern Torch
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The fourteen statewide amendments explained

By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. — Many citizens may look at the ballot tomorrow, and wonder, “just what are these amendments?” 14 amendments will appear on the ballot…

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Your new Fort Payne City Council!
October 4, 2016 by Southern Torch
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Your new Fort Payne City Council!

FORT PAYNE, Ala. — The runoff has been decided, and here is your new Fort Payne City Council: Brian Baine: 1730 (17.8%)  Wade Hill: 1363 (14%)  Lynn Brewer: 1307 (13.5%)  Gerald "Red" Taylor: 1239 (12.8%) …

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Fort Payne Candidate Tim Dobson discusses business, traffic issues
October 3, 2016 by Southern Torch
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Fort Payne Candidate Tim Dobson discusses business, traffic issues

By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Tim Dobson will be one of the ten names on the ballot for the Fort Payne runoff at the beginning of…

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Wade Hill discusses Fort Payne runoff and city projects
September 2, 2016 by Southern Torch
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Wade Hill discusses Fort Payne runoff and city projects

Fort Payne council candidate Wade Hill placed second last week, and is back out campaigning for the runoff on October 4. (Photo courtesy of Wade Hill) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor…

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