The word “spin” has several meanings. Grandpa thinks it is what you do when you test drive a new car. Grandma says it’s what the washing machine does. And the soccer…
Category: Opinion
Don't Be Fooled by New Nomenclature of Medicaid Expansion
This week, Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam announced his proposal for a “Medicaid expansion alternative” that would expand the program to nearly 200,000 currently ineligible individuals in the state. Also called a…
Why I'm Thankful for Alabama
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 instructs us to, “Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” It’s a guideline to follow through…
Southern Torch Flick Picks
As we enter the final stretch of 2014, (or act three, in the spirit of this article) we face arguably one of the most promising seasonal outpours of films in recent…
Three Implications of the New Senate Majority
Last night, the GOP picked up seven seats in the U.S. Senate resulting in their first majority (52-46) since 2006. House Republicans expanded their majority by twelve seats, bringing their total…
Social Media Heats Up Over Rainsville Wet/Dry Issue
The citizens of Rainsville voted on the whether or not they wanted their city to go wet on Tuesday. #Rainsville will remain a dry city in Alabama @fptimesjournal @SouthernTorch pic.twitter.com/gml7AS2Gh6 —…
5 Things to Remember (Wet/Dry)
Frankly, little more than a downhill bike ride to Fort Payne separates the people of Rainsville from their choice of firewater. The idea that selling alcohol will in some way compromise…
"Pro-Business" Doesn't Mean "Anti-Education"
Local friends in education, I feel compelled to give my two cents on the upcoming local election. Please don't equate Will Ainsworth's "pro-business" stance with an "anti-education" view. What's the number…