PHOTO: The DeKalb County Commission reviews a job posting for the revenue commission before approving. (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — (Full Video at…
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Conservative Talk Show host Mark Levin endorses Mo Brooks for Senate!
PHOTO: Conservative Talk Show Host Mark Levin has officially endorsed Mo Brooks for Senate! (marklevinshow.com | "Mo Brooks" Wikimedia) By Staff Reports HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — On Tuesday (June 6) Mark Levin endorsed Congressman…
VIDEO: Rainsville Council hires part-time animal control officer in response to 'dog problem'
PHOTO: Citizen Richard Pope addresses the council on the "dog problem" in Rainsville. (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. — (Full Video of the Workshop and…
VIDEO: The DeKalb Board of Education makes end of school year employee moves
PHOTO: Dr. Jason Barnett and members of the DeKalb County Board of Education discuss an effort to find a new home for the system's buses towards the end of the meeting. (Tyler…
Fort Payne calls out businesses who fail to get licensed
PHOTO: Fort Payne City Attorney Rocky Watson recently sent out a memo to the mayor, city council, and city clerk, announcing an initiative to strictly require businesses to have a license. (File Photo)…
Governor Ivey announces highest rate decrease of unemployment in the nation
PHOTO: Unemployment in the State of Alabama decreased by .4 percent during the month of March. (Office of Governor Kay Ivey) By Staff Reports MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Governor Kay Ivey announced earlier this…
WORKING CLASS WIN: White House and Montgomery moves to give tax break to lower incomes
By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Earlier this week, Alabama Senate Republicans passed a tax reform bill that is hoped to significantly reduce the taxes paid by tens…
Could Ed Henry be the right U.S. Senate candidate for second amendment issues?
PHOTO: State Representative Ed Henry (R - Hartselle) is currently running for the U.S. Senate seat, and discusses protecting and expanding Second Amendment rights with the Southern Torch. (Ed Henry | Twitter)…