DEKALB COUNTY, Ala. — Republican Shadrack McGill from Jackson County announced today that he will be running against U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby in 2016. Shelby is a lion in the U.S.…
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Alabama prepares for 2016 Primary
By: Joseph M. Morgan Today, Friday, Nov. 6 is the last day for candidates to qualify for the 2016 primaries with the Democratic Party or the Republican Party in Alabama.…
Alabama's Uninsured face increased fines in 2015
By Joseph M. Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com Citizens of Alabama who elect not to enroll in a health insurance plan in 2015/2016 will face increased fines. These fines are meant to incentivize individuals…
DeKalb special elections conclude Tuesday
By Tyler Pruett tyler@southerntorch.com On Tuesday, Nov. 10 Dekalb Residents of District 1 will head to the polls to elect a new constable. This will conclude a special election that saw…
BREAKING NEWS: Wootten will not seek re-election to DeKalb BOE
Exclusive to the Southern Torch: By: Joseph M. Morgan DEKALB COUNTY, Ala.—DeKalb County Board of Education District 5 representative Terry Wootten (R-Ider) contacted Southern Torch today to officially announce that after…
Taylor to seek re-election in 2016
DeKalb Superintendent Hugh Taylor sits for an exclusive interview with Southern Torch Political Correspondent Tyler Pruett on Tuesday. Taylor announced today that he will be seeking re-election in 2016. Rainsville, Ala. - DeKalb…
Aderholt announces grant awards for two DeKalb fire departments
By Joseph M. Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com WASHINGTON, D.C.— U.S. Congressman Robert Aderholt recently announced that significant federal funds have been awarded through to the cities of Fyffe and Henagar to help pay…
Rainsville launches first phase of ACE program
By Joseph M. Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala.—Representatives from Top of Alabama Regional Council of Governments TARCOG met with city officials following the Rainsville City Council meeting Monday night to discuss the…