By Marla Jones, Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com HUNTSVILLE, Ala.— The Plainview Lady Bears defeat bitter rival Pisgah Lady Eagles in the final game of the Class 3A North Regional Tournament to advance…
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Chief Justice suspended, plot thickens in Montgomery
Featured image: Alabama State Capitol building in the city of Montgomery, where Alabama Supreme Court Chief Justice Roy Moore has become only the latest high-ranking elected official entangled in controversy By Tyler…
Bentley stands up Zeigler
By Tyler Pruett tyler@southerntorch.com MONTGOMERY, Ala.— State Auditor Jim Zeigler sat alone in front of a crowd of reporters last Monday. On April 21, Zeigler officially summoned Gov. Robert Bentley to…
Dismemberment Abortions to Be Made Illegal Under Alabama Senate Bill
By Staff Reports MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Today, with a 30-2 vote, the Alabama Senate moved to protect the sanctity of human life by prohibiting the abortion of unborn children by dismemberment.…
State Park Funds to be Protected by Constitutional Amendment
DeKalb senator’s proposal bars Legislature from raiding Dept. of Conservation By Staff Reports MONTGOMERY, Ala.— Senator Clay Scofield (R-Arab) recently passed legislation to protect funding for Alabama’s state parks. Under Scofield’s…
Senate Increases Penalties for Violations of Young Drivers’ Licenses
Senators Chambliss & Brewbaker’s legislation establishes fines for violations By Staff Reports MONTGOMERY, Ala.— Senator Clyde Chambliss (R-Prattville) and Senator Dick Brewbaker (R-Pike Road) moved a bill through the Alabama Senate…
Senate Republicans Respond to Education Budget Passage, Teacher Pay Raise
By Staff Reports MONTGOMERY, Ala.— Alabama Senate Republican Caucus leadership commented Wednesday on the passage of the Education Trust Fund (ETF) budget for fiscal year 2017 (FY17). Next year’s education budget…
“Non-traditional” Students can play sports
By Marla Jones, Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com MONTGOMERY, Ala.—The Alabama High School Athletic Association’s Central Board of Control and the AHSAA Legislative Council recently approved a bylaw that allows home schooled, virtual…