PHOTO: At 11 am today, U.S. Senator Doug Jones (D - Birmingham) was sworn-in. (C - SPAN Coverage) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com WASHINGTON, D.C. — (Video at the Bottom) At 11…
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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,…
Moore campaign alleges Voter Fraud, asks Merrill to Investigate
PHOTO: Today, Republican candidate for U.S. Senate Roy Moore asked Alabama Secretary of State John Merrill to investigate potential voter fraud across the state before the election next Tuesday. (Tyler Pruett,…
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. —…
Moore responds to opponent's 'Embarrassment' comment
PHOTO: Moore speaking at a Baptist Church. On Thursday, Moore issued a scathing response to Democratic Nominee Doug Jones' comment that Alabama is an, "embarrassment." (Wikimedia Commons) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor…
Crossville dedicates basketball court to Hunter Jones
PHOTO: On Sunday, friends and family of Hunter Jones, who tragically passed away in an ATV accident earlier in the year, gathered to dedicated a new basketball court in Crossville's Town Park.…
THIS WEEK IN PRINT: Hard to Say Goodbye, but Remember Hunter with a Smile
PHOTO: On Friday, April 28th, Crossville lost a great kid and future sports star, but the family asks for us to celebrate his life and be happy, as Hunter always was.…
Southern Torch Gameday Report–Playoffs
By Dustin Dobbins Sideline Guru (Playoffs!) Hello again Dekalb County Football Fans. The regular season is over and the playoffs start this week every team has to be on top of their…