Featured image: Even after extensive cleaning, the graffiti leaves behind a stain on the rocks By Tyler Pruett tyler@southerntorch.com SAND ROCK, Ala.— On or shortly before Monday, May 2, someone heavily…
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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…
And overnight, the tables turn…
Featured image: In an anticlimactic final chapter, Republican presidential candidate Donald J. Trump secured the GOP nomination for the presidency By Tyler Pruett tyler@southerntorch.com INDIANAPOLIS — After months of speculation about…
Over 100,000 meals packed for starving children
Featured image: One of three shifts, with each shift consisting of over 150 volunteers that gathered to pack meals. By Tyler Pruett tyler@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala.— On Saturday, April 30, over 500…
Jacksonville State Field Schools to host Canyon Fiesta
By Tyler Pruett tyler@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — The Jacksonville State University Field Schools is hosting their annual Canyon Fiesta on Saturday, May 7, from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. at…
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…
Talladega 11 year-old follows self defense laws, 64 year-old in Sylvania breaks them all
Featured image: 64-year-old Neeley, of Sylvania, left, 11-year-old Chris Gaither, of Talladega, right By Tyler Pruett tyler@southerntorch.com SYLVANIA, Ala.— On Saturday night over a week ago, in the town of Sylvania,…
Dekalb County Commission Meeting, April 26, 2016
Featured image: Dekalb County Commission President Ricky Harcrow (right) and District II Commissioner Derek Caldwell (left) present plaques to local scouts (Photo by Tyler Pruett). By Tyler Pruett tyler@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE,…