By Steve Flowers, Political Columnist MONTGOMERY, Ala. — On the morning of the momentous November 3 Presidential Election Day, I began my day on my hometown radio station, WTBF in Troy,…
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Merrill Returns to DeKalb
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com DeKALB COUNTY, Ala. — (Full Video on our Facebook) Alabama Secretary of State John Merrill, in a whirlwind trip to DeKalb County, sat down…
Write-in votes to be counted, Poll says Moore should concede
(Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Today, Alabama Secretary of State John Merrill ordered all counties in the state to count the write-in votes…
Moore campaign will file suit to stop Democrat Highway 31 Ad
PHOTO: On Wednesday, the Roy Moore campaign filed a, "cease and desist" letter regarding ads being ran by Highway 31 PAC; a liberal group that utilizes a federal loophole to avoid…
Merrill to Speak at Fort Payne Chamber Banquet
By Karah Wilson karah@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala.— Fort Payne Chamber of Commerce announced that their annual Chamber banquet will be held Jan. 21. Fort Payne’s Chamber meeting will take place at…
Upcoming events for January
By Karah Wilson karah@southerntorch.com January 16–Book Signing with Michael Lackey: Local author Michael Lackey will be holding a book signing at The Book Shelf. 11:30 A.M. to 1 P.M. Call 256-844-8663…
AL License office closing provides minor savings
By Joseph M. Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com MONTGOMERY, Ala.—The recent closure of 31 rural Drivers License offices by the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) will only result in saving about $100,000 to go…
Bentley signs DeKalb Legislators Bills into Law
On June 30, Governor Robert Bentley signed SB229 , streamlining e-business filings,helping Alabama businesses to compete. Secretary of State John Merrill and Senator Steve Livingston were instrumental in creating and carrying…