By Zach Hester, Reporter • zach@southerntorch.com PICTURED (L to R): U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) being sworn-in as a United States Senator on Sunday with his wife, Suzanne, at his side.…
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The Top Stories of 2020
By Southern Torch Staff DeKALB COUNTY, Ala. — At the end of each year, the Southern Torch Staff looks back on the previous year and chooses our most important stories. 2020…
Jones sides with Republicans on Pompeo appointment
PHOTO: U.S. Senator Doug Jones (D - Alabama) was one of four Democrats to cross party lines to confirm Mike Pompeo as the new Secretary of State. We asked him how…
U.S. Senator Doug Jones discusses bipartisan efforts in the opioid crisis
PHOTO: Earlier today, U.S. Senator Doug Jones held a conference call with rural news outlets regarding efforts to combat the opioid crisis. We asked him how the federal government can help…
U.S. Senator Doug Jones to publish book on Birmingham bombing case
(File Photo) By Staff Reports WASHINGTON, D.C. — It was announced today that U.S. Senator Doug Jones (Ala.) will publish a book with All Points Books entitled, "BENDING TOWARD JUSTICE: The Birmingham Church…
Jones hires native Alabamian Dana Gresham as Chief of Staff
PHOTO: Earlier today, U.S. Senator-elect Doug Jones (D - Birmingham) announced the hiring of Alabama native Dana Gresham as his Chief of Staff. By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Today,…
(VIDEO) Rep. Brooks on cancer: "God works in Mysterious Ways"
PHOTO: Congressman Mo Brooks (R - AL 5th District) announces his cancer diagnosis on the floor of congress yesterday. (Rep. Mo Brooks | YouTube.com) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com WASHINGTON, D.C. —…
Roy Moore receives Texas Senator Ted Cruz endorsement
PHOTO: U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R - TX) endorsed Alabama GOP candidate for U.S. Senate Roy Moore on Tuesday. (Gage Skidmore | Wikimedia Commons) By Staff Reports MONTGOMERY, Ala. — In a release sent…