PHOTO: Alabama State Auditor Jim Zeigler has remained outspoken on the issue of wasteful spending in Montgomery and the alleged corruption of former-Governor Robert Bentley. (Jim Zeigler | Twitter) By Tyler Pruett, Managing…
Category: Government
THIS WEEK IN PRINT: Bill that allows county commission to raise gas tax advances
PHOTO: After a statewide gas tax fails, Montgomery comes up with a new bill to allow the tax to be enacted at the county level. (File Photo) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor…
VIDEO: This week's DeKalb County Commission Meeting
PHOTO: County Engineer Ben Luther provides information to the DeKalb County Commission on bids submitted for Surface Treatment. (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By Tyler Pruett, Southern Torch tyler@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala.…
VIDEO: Rep. Kerry Rich presents state contributions to the Town of Geraldine
PHOTO: Representative Kerry Rich updates the Town of Geraldine on several issues concerning the area. (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com GERALDINE, Ala. — While much of…
VIDEO: Rainsville Council approves bids to install energy saving devices
PHOTO: The Rainsville City Council and Mayor Rodger Lingerfelt meet to accept bids to install energy saving lighting and devices in the city's facilities. (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By Tyler Pruett,…
DETOUR: Fort Payne considers rerouting truck traffic on Highway 35
PHOTO: The Fort Payne City Council discussed the possibility of rerouting trucks that pass down Gault Ave.(Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Most Fort…
VIDEO: Rainsville receives bridge project updates and handles personnel items
PHOTO: Chuck Chitwood of CDG Engineering updates the Rainsville City Council on the ongoing Chavies Road Bridge Project and a potential project to add more sidewalk to the city. (Tyler Pruett…
VIDEO: Fort Payne passes finalized logging ordinance
PHOTO: Members of the Fort Payne City Council prepare to hear final comments from the public before voting on the Logging Ordinance at Tuesday’s meeting. (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By Tyler…