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Larry Bailey is seeking reelection to the Sylvania Council
By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com SYLVANIA, Ala. --- Sylvania City Councilman Larry Bailey is seeking another term. A lifelong resident of Sylvania, Bailey is seeking to continue serving its citizens…
David Smalley for Sylvania Town Council Place 4
David Smalley for Sylvania Town Council Place 4 By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com SYLVANIA, Ala. — Longtime Sylvania area resident and businessman David Smalley has announced his candidacy for Sylvania…
Candidates for Rainsville Council Place 2 trade jabs
By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. — Last Monday night, candidates for Rainsville City Council Place 2, D.L. Stiefel and former-councilman Bejan Taheri traded jabs at the WVSM Radio…
Freeman declared Place 4 winner, infrastructure repairs approved in Rainsville
Freeman declared Place 4 winner, infrastructure repairs approved in Rainsville By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. — The Rainsville City Council convened for its regularly scheduled meeting on Monday…
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…
Southern Torch - Meet the Staff
Who is Southern Torch? Meet the faces behind the words Joseph M. Morgan - Editor and Publisher Joseph Morgan is a native of Collinsville, Ala. and is a proud graduate of Collinsville…