By Steve Flowers, Political Columnist PHOTO: Steve Flowers is Alabama’s leading political columnist. His weekly column appears in over 60 Alabama newspapers. He served 16 years in the state legislature. Steve…
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Turkey Season Opens on March 21 (in Most Alabama Counties)
By Southern Torch Staff ALABAMA— Spring turkey season will open March 21 and close May 3, 2020, for most Alabama counties. The season will be delayed for research purposes on the…
Sylvania Tennis Holds First Sectional Match
By Marla Jones, Sports Editor • marla@southerntorch.com SYLVANIA, Ala. — On Tuesday, Sylvania Varsity Tennis played their first sectional match of the season against Victory Christian Academy. The boys won 9-0…
DeKalb Homemakers Name Woman of the Year
By Zach Hester, Reporter • zach@southerntorch.com PHOTO: Janice Smith of Crossville was named Woman of the Year by the DeKalb County Homemakers and Community Leaders Club. (Submitted Photo) DeKALB COUNTY, Ala.…
Commission Honors Mary Nell Ridgeway
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com DeKALB COUNTY, Ala. — At this week's meeting of the DeKalb County Commission, Commission President Ricky Harcrow recognized Rainsville resident Mary Nell Ridgeway who…
Rainsville Holds First 2020 Budget Meeting
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. — On Monday, the Rainsville City Council held its first budget meeting of 2020. Accountant Betty Holcomb advised the Council that the…
Aderholt Statement on Capitol Tours Cancellation
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Robert Aderholt, (R-Ala.) released the following statement after it was announced that the House Sergeant at Arms, the Attending Physician, and House Leadership decided to end…
Key to Run for Valley Head Mayor
By Zach Hester, Reporter • zach@southerntorch.com VALLEY HEAD, Ala. — Longtime resident and Valley Head Councilman Michael Key has announced his intention to run for Mayor of Valley Head. Key, who…