By Tyler Pruett tyler@southerntorch.com Though Donald Trump already dominates most of the media coverage, Americans will see much more of the real estate mogul-turned politician to begin 2016. While many news…
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Rainsville Council approves contracts, hires new employees
By Joseph M. Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala.— The Rainsville City Council met Monday night to address a number of issues including the hire of new police officers. The council voted to…
Unemployment numbers in DeKalb fall to 5.7%
By Joseph M. Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com MONTGOMERY, Ala.— Governor Robert Bentley on Friday announced that Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted November unemployment rate is 6.0% statewide and 5.7% in DeKalb County. “We are…
2016 Presidential Primary Update: 6 Weeks Until Iowa
By Tyler Pruett tyler@southerntorch.com With less than six weeks until the Iowa Caucuses and seven weeks until the presidential primaries in New Hampshire, the race for campaign cash and endorsements is…
Fort Payne to name Main Street Alabama Director
By Joseph M. Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala.—Fort Payne will make a final decision this week on whom to hire as the director of the city’s Main Street Alabama program. The…
Brock announces candidacy for DeKalb BOE
By Joseph M. Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com MENTONE, Ala.—Republican Don Brock announced this week his candidacy for the DeKalb County Board of Education, Place 5. The BOE seat represents the communities of Ider,…
Rainsville Council approves $1.95 million loan for sewer upgrades
By Joseph M. Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala.—The Rainsville City Council voted last week to take out a $1.95 million loan to help fund city sewer upgrades. Councilman Joey Graham said that in…
Shelby co-sponsors Cruz’s State Refugee Security Act
By Joseph M. Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby released a statement Wednesday after co-sponsoring Senator Ted Cruz’s State Refugee Security Act, which would amend the Immigration and…