Citizens angered that Rainsville City Council did not show up to State of the City By Joseph M. Morgan RAINSVILLE, Ala.—A record crowd turned out to attend the 2016 Rainsville State…
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Rainsville city government finds common ground to cut costs
By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala.— In Monday’s regularly scheduled council meeting, the Rainsville City Council and Mayor Nick Jones agreed on measures to both cut operating costs and…
State Park Funds to be Protected by Constitutional Amendment
DeKalb senator’s proposal bars Legislature from raiding Dept. of Conservation By Staff Reports MONTGOMERY, Ala.— Senator Clay Scofield (R-Arab) recently passed legislation to protect funding for Alabama’s state parks. Under Scofield’s…
Senate Increases Penalties for Violations of Young Drivers’ Licenses
Senators Chambliss & Brewbaker’s legislation establishes fines for violations By Staff Reports MONTGOMERY, Ala.— Senator Clyde Chambliss (R-Prattville) and Senator Dick Brewbaker (R-Pike Road) moved a bill through the Alabama Senate…
Geraldine City Council update
By Staff Reports GERALDINE, Ala.— The Geraldine Town Council met April 4th for their regular monthly meeting. The Council heard the second reading of a proposed ordinance to amend the zoning…
Democrat Bill Monroe kicks off campaign for DeKalb County Superintendent
By Staff Reports VALLEY HEAD, Ala.— Democrat Bill Monroe officially kicked off his campaign for DeKalb County Superintendent of Education this week. Monroe will face Republican Dr. Jason Barnett in the…
Senate Republicans Respond to Education Budget Passage, Teacher Pay Raise
By Staff Reports MONTGOMERY, Ala.— Alabama Senate Republican Caucus leadership commented Wednesday on the passage of the Education Trust Fund (ETF) budget for fiscal year 2017 (FY17). Next year’s education budget…
Articles of Impeachment officially filed against Gov. Robert Bentley
By Joseph M. Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Impeachment charges were officially filed against Gov. Robert Bentley in the Alabama Legislature on Tuesday. State Rep. Ed Henry (R-Hartselle) presented the proposed…