('Border Crossing' | Wikimedia Commons) By Staff Reports BIRMINGHAM, Ala. –Today, the U.S Attorney for the Northern District of Alabama announced a grand jury had handed down indictments for Louis Martinez…
Category: Politics
Roy Moore receives Texas Senator Ted Cruz endorsement
PHOTO: U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R - TX) endorsed Alabama GOP candidate for U.S. Senate Roy Moore on Tuesday. (Gage Skidmore | Wikimedia Commons) By Staff Reports MONTGOMERY, Ala. — In a release sent…
VIDEO: Henagar Council discusses remodeling and employee grievance
PHOTO: Mayor Lee Davis and the Henagar City Council receive reports from the department heads. (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com HENAGAR, Ala.— (Video at the Bottom) The Henagar…
Doug Jones to speak in Fyffe on November 7
PHOTO: Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate, Doug Jones, will be speaking at a rally in Fyffe on November 7. (Contributed Photo) Contributed by Reita Grant, Secretary, DeKalb Co. Democratic Executive Committee FYFFE, Ala. —…
Moore responds to opponent's 'Embarrassment' comment
PHOTO: Moore speaking at a Baptist Church. On Thursday, Moore issued a scathing response to Democratic Nominee Doug Jones' comment that Alabama is an, "embarrassment." (Wikimedia Commons) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor…
MOVING ON: Rainsville Sues Chavies Bridge Property Owner Holdouts
PHOTO: The City of Rainsville has been seeking to replace the aging bridge on Chavies Road. Now the council is pursuing condemnation on a piece of property needed for the right-of-way…
IMPROVEMENT: Construction at Crossroads a big upgrade, according to Taheri
By Marla Jones, Reporter marla@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. — Many Rainsville residents will notice that work has begun at the Rainsville crossing of Highways 35 and 75. This endeavor is a federal…
VIDEO: Fort Payne Council passes 2018 Municipal Budget
PHOTO: Councilman Wade Hill discusses the 2018 Budget before its approval. (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — (Full Video at the Bottom) The Fort…