By Steve Flowers, Alabama Political Columnist • steveflowers.us MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Our 1901 Alabama Constitution replicates the United States Constitution in designing a triumvirate of government. The Executive, Legislative and Judicial…
Day: April 22, 2021
10 Years Later: Remembering Alabama's tornado outbreak
storm outbreak By Zach Hester, Reporter • zach@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. — On Saturday, April 24, a ceremony will be held to honor the victims lost in the April 27, 2011 tornado…
Alabama ranked high for economic momentum in 2021
By Southern Torch Staff MONTGOMERY, Ala. — On Monday, Governor Kay Ivey announced that Alabama ranks among the top states for economic momentum. State Policy Reports, a Washington, D.C.-based publication, ranked…
Rainsville updates sign ordinance, receives update on amnesty warrant program
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. — The Rainsville City Council met on Monday night with a full agenda. An updated sign ordinance was presented to the Council…
Broadway Baptist Church holds note burning to celebrate debt-free status
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. — On Sunday, April 18, a large crowd gathered for Celebration Sunday at Broadway Baptist Church. After a worship service, the church…
Bynum appointed to Fort Payne School Board
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — On Monday, the Fort Payne City Council held interviews for the open position on the City of Fort Payne Education…