PHOTO: U.S. Senator Doug Jones (D - Alabama) was one of four Democrats to cross party lines to confirm Mike Pompeo as the new Secretary of State. We asked him how…
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U.S. Senator Doug Jones discusses bipartisan efforts in the opioid crisis
PHOTO: Earlier today, U.S. Senator Doug Jones held a conference call with rural news outlets regarding efforts to combat the opioid crisis. We asked him how the federal government can help…
U.S. Senator Doug Jones to publish book on Birmingham bombing case
(File Photo) By Staff Reports WASHINGTON, D.C. — It was announced today that U.S. Senator Doug Jones (Ala.) will publish a book with All Points Books entitled, "BENDING TOWARD JUSTICE: The Birmingham Church…
John Baker officially announces campaign platform for DeKalb County Sheriff
PHOTO: Former Democratic State Representative and State Senator John Baker issued a statement formally announcing his platform for DeKalb County Sheriff in 2018. Baker will face the winner of the Republican Primary…
3 DeKalb County Democratic candidates Qualify for 2018
PHOTO: Incumbent Democrats DeWitt Jackson (County Commission, District 4) and Pam Simpson (DeKalb County Circuit Clerk) submit their qualifying paperwork. Susan Scott Hayes submitted her paperwork to challenge incumbent Republican Ronnie…
Hairston, Lloyd, and McCurdy submit paperwork to qualify for Circuit Judge Place 2
PHOTO: Three Republican candidates have filed qualifying paperwork to run on the ballot in 2018 for Circuit Judge, Place 2: (Left to Right) Andrew Hairston, Scott Lloyd, and Jeff McCurdy. By Tyler…
Jones hires native Alabamian Dana Gresham as Chief of Staff
PHOTO: Earlier today, U.S. Senator-elect Doug Jones (D - Birmingham) announced the hiring of Alabama native Dana Gresham as his Chief of Staff. By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Today,…
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,…