PHOTO: Moore at his appearance in DeKalb County in November. (Tyler Pruett | Managing Editor) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com MIDLAND CITY, Ala. — (Live Video at the Bottom) At 6 pm,…
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Why I support Roy Moore for U.S. Senate
(Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) The following letter was submitted to the Editor by DeKalb County Citizen Robert Crumley on Wednesday, November 29, 2017. If you have a letter to the…
WORKING CLASS WIN: White House and Montgomery moves to give tax break to lower incomes
By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Earlier this week, Alabama Senate Republicans passed a tax reform bill that is hoped to significantly reduce the taxes paid by tens…
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…
THIS WEEK IN PRINT: Bill that allows county commission to raise gas tax advances
PHOTO: After a statewide gas tax fails, Montgomery comes up with a new bill to allow the tax to be enacted at the county level. (File Photo) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor…
THIS WEEK IN PRINT: Unraveling Montgomery's Mess
PHOTO: Governor Kay Ivey signs proclamation setting dates of the Special Election for Attorney General Jeff Session's former senate seat. (Office of Governor Kay Ivey) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com MONTGOMERY, Ala.…