Former State Representative Jeff McLaughlin, D-Guntersville, will announce that he is seeking election again to the Alabama House of Representative in District 27. McLaughlin represented district 27 from 2001-2010, but was…
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AL Legislative Alert
By Trey Edwards (more…)
Why I'm Running
Every day voters in our country and state face an onslaught from politicians who are constantly trying to implement their agenda. With special interests, out of touch politicians and out of…
Palmer to Seek Congressional Seat
Last week Southern Torch reported that Candidate for State Senate District 8 John Blackwell had dropped out of the race to enter the Congressional race in District 6. Tonight, Southern Torch…
DeKalb County Commission Meets
The DeKalb County Commission had their regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday morning at 10:00 AM. The Commission is comprised of: Ricky Harcrow, President Shane Wootten, District 1 Derek Caldwell, District 2…
Rainsville City Council Meets
On Monday night the Rainsville City Council held their last October meeting. Business discussed included: Letter of Resignation by Randy Tumlin from the Agricenter Board accepted Empower the Mayor to sign…
Three Horse Race?
Southern Torch has learned through multiple sources that Candidate for District 8 State Senate John Blackwell is dropping out of the race to seek the open seat of retiring U.S. Congressman…
Rainsville City Council Meeting
On Monday night the Rainsville City Council held their first meeting of October. Business discussed included: Contract for Chavies Bridge Signed with CDG Engineers & Associates - unanimous 2014 Fiscal Year…