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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…
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…
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…
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…
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%) …
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…
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…