By Steve Flowers It may appear to you and most casual observers of Alabama politics that our Alabama elected officials are old. That observation is accurate when you observe our current…
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Britt Sworn in to Senate
Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com WASHINGTON, D.C.- Katie Britt, of Enterprise, was sworn in on Tuesday, as the first woman elected to the position of Senator from Alabama. Britt is now…
Fall Back Once More
Marla Jones, Managing Ediitor marla@southerntorch.com By Marla Jones Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com ALABAMA-- At 2 a.m., this Sunday, clocks in the U.S. will “fall back” one hour as daylight savings time ends,…
The Votes are In
Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com ALABAMA-- Alabama voters headed to the polls on Tuesday in a runoff primary election for several statewide elections. Only 464,577 votes were cast in the Runoff…
Primary Runoff 2022
Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com ALABAMA-- On Tuesday, June 21, voters will cast their ballots in the runoff election. The votes will determine who will represent each party in the November…
Inside The Statehouse: Senate Runoff Resumes
By Steve Flowers, Political Columnist MONTGOMERY, Ala. — The U.S. Senate runoff between former Auburn football coach Tommy Tuberville and former U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions was put on hold by…
Merrill Ends Senate Campaign
By Zach Hester, Reporter • zach@southerntorch.com (Photo by Brynn Anderson | AP) ALABAMA — On Sunday night, Alabama Secretary of State John Merrill announced the suspension of his 2020 campaign for…
Senate Campaigns Report 3Q Funds
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Tuesday was the deadline for candidates in the Alabama U.S. Senate race to report their financial haul for the third fundraising…