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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…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: The Death of Leadership
Submitted by Liam Holley What has happened to the skills and morals of leadership in our current entitled society. There was a time when we entrusted the men and women we elected…
OPED: Respect for Old Glory
Submitted by Anthony Cooper This is an opinion piece. I have tried to just work and enjoy my life and consider myself fortunate to have been given the opportunity to live…
Letter from the Editor: Comfort in the Storms
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com COLLINSVILLE, Ala. — Often times when you look on social media, you will see complaints about police officers. There will always be the posts…
Letter to the Editor: Wait for Local Stores to Reopen
Submitted by Scott Lloyd Dear Editor, Governor Ivey’s order for non-essential businesses to close until April 17 was necessary. However, our neighbors who own small businesses are being required to do…
Letter from the Editor: Southern Torch is Still Here for You
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com The focus of Southern Torch is the same as it has always been- ensuring that you have the most up-to-date and reliable news available.…
OPINION: The Sky Is Falling
By John Westmoreland Chicken Little is famously remembered as crying “The sky is falling, the sky is falling” after feeling an acorn hit his head. Today the current buzz on everyone’s…