Story By Nick Jones Apparently, in Fort Payne, AL, having a mural on your building has become a crime. When men with badges and guns, directed by a city mayor and…
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FP pursues criminal charge against local businessman
Story By Staff Reports FORT PAYNE, AL - Since the spring of 2021, Southern Torch has been a fixture in downtown Fort Payne. Company president Nick Jones' real estate…
Trial pushed back in capital murder case
Story by Donna Thornton Judge Andrew Hairston granted a motion to continue the capital murder case against Loretta Kay Carr until Dec. 8. The woman is charged – along with her…
WARREN: A theology of work
By CHIP WARREN Do you remember your first job? Oh, we all mowed lawns and babysat as young teens, but I am referring to that job in which you worked for…
Local Government Transparency Under Attack
Letter to the Editor Public notices serve a crucial function in keeping residents and taxpayers informed about the activities of governments. These government notices let citizens know about impending actions that…
Why I Support Don Stout
I have known Don Stout for over 30 years. Don was a Conservative Republican then, as he is today. He did not have to switch parties to run for office. He…
Inside The Statehouse: Big Issues Facing Alabama's Legislature
By Steve Flowers, Political Columnist The 2021 legislative session has begun. It will be a monumental and difficult session. Due to COVID restrictions, the logistics of just meeting will be a…
Opinion: This Is Who Could Replace Richard Shelby
By Zach Hester, Reporter • zach@southerntorch.com (Photo by Robert Sutton | Tuscaloosa News) ALABAMA — On January 3, 2023, Alabama will experience something it hasn’t in more than four decades. It…