By Joseph M. Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala.— Truth remains murky in Rainsville, as conflicting explanations and widely varying news reports continue to emerge amidst the high drama that began at a…
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Sen. Phil Williams continues fight for DeKalb's Second Amendment rights
By: Joseph M. Morgan MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Last week the Alabama Senate passed legislation sponsored by DeKalb Sen. Phil Williams that will help protect the rights of gun owners in DeKalb and throughout…
New Hampshire Shakes up Primary Expectations
By Tyler Pruett tyler@southerntorch.com The winners in both parties were clear early in New Hampshire on Tuesday. Many analyst were comfortable calling Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders for the Democratic Party and…
Despite fierce opposition, Lottery bill passes House Committee
By Tyler Pruett tyler@southerntorch.com MONTGOMERY, Ala.— House Bill 13, which would give Alabamians the opportunity to vote on legalizing statewide lottery in November, has cleared its first major hurdle. The bill,…
Republicans lay out legislative priorities for 2016 session
By Joseph M. Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com MONTGOMERY, Ala.— The Alabama Senate Republican Caucus recently announced their legislative priorities for the 2016 session that began earlier this week. Alabama Senate President Pro Tem…
Presidential candidates shift focus to New Hampshire
By Tyler Pruett tyler@southerntorch.com Texas Sen. Ted Cruz won the Iowa caucuses on Monday, upsetting predicted GOP winner Donald Trump who just narrowly edged out Florida Sen. Marco Rubio for second…
City council denies permit for DeKalb GOP event
FORT PAYNE, Ala.—At the Fort Payne City Council meeting Tuesday night, the DeKalb County Republican Party (DCRP) was denied a permit to host a campaign event at the city-owned Coal and…
UPDATE: Cruz takes Iowa, Clinton narrowly defeats Sanders
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — Texas Sen. Ted Cruz won the Iowa caucuses on Monday, upsetting predicted GOP winner Donald Trump who just narrowly edged out Florida Sen. Marco Rubio for second place.…