PHOTO: Doug Jones (D- Birmingham) at a November rally in Fyffe, Alabama. (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com MONTGOMERY, Ala. — The Associated Press, CNN, and Fox News…
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Rep. Lindsey announces retirement from Alabama Legislature
PHOTO: In a statement to WEIS 990, long-time State Representative Richard Lindsey (D - Centre) announced he won't be seeking re-election in 2018. (Alabama Legislature) By Marc Summers (WEIS 990) CENTRE,…
Doug Jones to speak in Fyffe on November 7
PHOTO: Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate, Doug Jones, will be speaking at a rally in Fyffe on November 7. (Contributed Photo) Contributed by Reita Grant, Secretary, DeKalb Co. Democratic Executive Committee FYFFE, Ala. —…
Ron Saferite Announces run for DeKalb County Commission District III
PHOTO: Republican Ron Saferite's yard sign, which will be seen in DeKalb County over the next year. (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. —…
JUST IN: Governor Kay Ivey officially fires Ron Sparks
PHOTO: Official letter sent from Governor Kay Ivey, notifying Sparks of his termination. By Marla Jones, Reporter marla@southerntorch.com (Updated at 12:30 pm, April 13, 2017 to include statement from Ron Sparks) …
DeKalb County Sheriff opposes removing pistol permit requirement
PHOTO: Window to apply for a pistol permit in the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office. (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — “It’s not…
TORCH OPINON: Let's not only remember, but finish the fight
By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com Since the events September 11, 2001, it’s become a part of life to pay remembrance of the lives lost on that day. Most of us…
Fort Payne council approves new permit for rescheduled GOP event
By Joseph M. Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala.—After inaction from the Fort Payne City Council two weeks ago led to the denial of an activity permit for the DeKalb County Republican…