Story By Mary Bailey The Marshall County Republican Women monthly meeting was held last week with a full house at Bakers on Main in Guntersville. Guest speakers included Becky Gerritson, executive…
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Baine wins re-election
Story By Heath Hambrick Tuesday, the citizens of Fort Payne gave Mayor Brian Baine four more years. Baine defeated challenger Pete Davis 1600 (votes) to 985. The first box of results…
Boaz political forum brings a crowd
Story By Mary Bailey Tuesday evening residents of Boaz filled the seats of Fielder Auditorium at Snead State Community College to listen to the 2025 Boaz City Election Forum. All candidates…
Sentinel holds political forum ahead of Scottsboro municipal election
Katie Hightower On Tuesday, Aug. 13, the Jackson County Sentinel hosted a political forum for Scottsboro’s upcoming election. The forum, originally scheduled to be held in the Bynum Auditorium, was moved…
Election 2024
Story by Donna Thornton donna@southerntorch.com Mark your calendar for an opportunity to hear from local candidates seeking county and state offices. A political forum is slated for 5 p.m.-7 p.m. Feb.…
Governor Ivey signs Emily's Law regarding dangerous dogs
PHOTO: Member's of Emily Colvin's family, Senator Steve Livingston (R-Scottsboro), Governor Kay Ivey (R), Rep. Nathanial Ledbetter (R - Rainsville), and Rep. Tommy Hanes (R - Bryant). (Contributed Photo) By Tyler…
Welden steps down as head of Chiefs Association to dedicate time to campaign
PHOTO: Valley Head Police Chief Nick Welden addresses the DeKalb County Chiefs of Police Association at Kelly's Kitchen yesterday. (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala.…
Matt Sharp announces bid for a second term, supports increased security measures
PHOTO: District 4 DeKalb County Board of Education Member Matt Sharp announces his bid for a second term. Sharp supports school security measures such as maintaining an School Resource Office (SRO)…