By: Joseph M. Morgan, Editor and Publisher HENAGAR, Ala.—Over the past weeks, a quiet storm has been brewing over the city of Henagar regarding the upcoming alcohol sales referendum—a vote to…
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Letter to the Editor: Champion Liberty in Alabama
Dear Editor, Our federal government has become too big, bloated, and power hungry. With the centralized power structure in D.C. running roughshod over constitutional government, we must take a stand…
Circuit Judge Jeremy Taylor to run for re-election in November
By: Joseph M. Morgan, Editor and Publisher DEKALB/CHEROKEE COUNTIES, Ala.—Circuit Judge Jeremy Taylor, who presides as a judge in Alabama’s Ninth Judicial Circuit that covers DeKalb and Cherokee Counties, announced this…
Councilman Dana Goggans drops out of race for Fort Payne City Council
By Joseph M. Morgan Editor and Publisher joseph@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala.—There was major breaking news in Fort Payne today regarding the upcoming race for city council. In a move many voters…
Tide's new Defensive Coordinator Jeremy Pruitt gives DeKalb County a shoutout at Bama Fan Day
By Joseph M. Morgan, Editor and Publisher joseph@southerntorch.com TUSCALOOSA, Ala.—Alabama's new Defensive Coordinator, DeKalb County native Coach Jeremy Pruitt, addressed the media for the first time Sunday morning before the University…
Destination DeKalb: Tourism on the rise, $79 million pumped into local economies
DeKalb County Tourism Director John Dersham releases annual economic impact report By: Joseph M. Morgan, Editor and Publisher joseph@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala.—DeKalb County Tourism Executive Director John Dersham recently released the…
DeKalb Superintendent candidate Dr. Jason Barnett to host campaign rally Tuesday
Dr. Jason Barnett, Republican candidate for DeKalb County Schools Superintendent, announced that he will be hosting a fall campaign kick-off rally on Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2016, at 6 p.m. at the…
Fred W. Shankles announces run for re-election to Collinsville City Council, District 2
By: Joseph M. Morgan, Editor and Publisher joseph@southerntorch.com COLLINSVILLE, Ala.—Councilman Fred W. Shankles recently announced his intent to run for re-election to the Collinsville City Council, District 2. Shankles, a lifelong…