By Steve Flowers The crowded field for governor striving to oust incumbent Governor Kay Ivey includes Tim James. He has run before. In fact, this is his third try for the…
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Lottery Moves Ahead
By Zach Hester,Reporter MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Last Thursday, the Alabama Senate passed Sen. Greg Albritton’s “clean lottery” bill. It passed with the minimum 21 votes needed to pass an amendment to…
Alabama Auditor Zeigler: Nothing missing after Bentley move-out
PHOTO: Alabama State Auditor Jim Zeigler announced earlier today that he had finished Bentley's exit audits with nothing missing. (File Photo, Jim Zeigler | Facebook) By Staff Reports MONTGOMERY, Ala. –…
State Auditor Jim Zeigler on Special Election: "The law is what it is."
PHOTO: Alabama State Auditor Jim Zeigler has remained outspoken on the issue of wasteful spending in Montgomery and the alleged corruption of former-Governor Robert Bentley. (Jim Zeigler | Twitter) By Tyler Pruett, Managing…
THIS WEEK IN PRINT: Unraveling Montgomery's Mess
PHOTO: Governor Kay Ivey signs proclamation setting dates of the Special Election for Attorney General Jeff Session's former senate seat. (Office of Governor Kay Ivey) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com MONTGOMERY, Ala.…
ABOUT TIME: Alabama Governor Robert Bentley resigns
PHOTO: Governor Robert Bentley while addressing the Fort Payne Chamber of Commerce earlier this year. (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By Staff Reports MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Amid scandals revolving around his relationship…
Governor to address Fort Payne chamber
PHOTO: Alabama Governor Robert Bentley after his last visit to Fort Payne. (File Photo) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — The governor will be speaking in Fort Payne at…
Governor Bentley lifts statewide 'burn ban'
Staff Reports MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Governor Robert Bentley and Interim State Forester Gary Cole have lifted the statewide Drought Emergency ‘No Burn’ Order which has been in effect since early November. Officials with the Alabama Forestry…