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Category: Politics

Young Republicans to Host "GOP Open House"
March 6, 2014 by Southern Torch
Session 2015

Young Republicans to Host "GOP Open House"

The Young Republicans of Northeast Alabama will host a "Republican Candidate Open House" on Monday night at 6:30 PM.   The  YRNEA event tag-line says, "Come eat some fro-gurt, get hopped…

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Rainsville Councilman Joey Graham Clashes with Fire Department
March 4, 2014 by Southern Torch
Government

Rainsville Councilman Joey Graham Clashes with Fire Department

The Rainsville City Council met on Monday night for 4 hours to discuss a number of issues, including the amount of vacation time the Fire Department would receive.   Fire Department…

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First Official District 1 BOE Poll
February 28, 2014 by Southern Torch
Session 2015

First Official District 1 BOE Poll

With Harold Bobo (D) not seeking reelection to the District 1 Board of Education seat, a pair of newcomers will enter the political arena. The Candidates are Jeff Patton (D) of…

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Greeson Ballot Verdict
February 22, 2014 by Southern Torch
Session 2015

Greeson Ballot Verdict

The Alabama GOP Steering Committee heard the Greeson challenge today from both parties. According to the case presented, the committee found that Greeson wins 19-2 and will be on the Republican…

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Ledbetters Ballot Fate Decided
February 21, 2014 by Southern Torch
Session 2015

Ledbetters Ballot Fate Decided

  The Alabama GOP Steering Committee heard the Ledbetter challenge today from both parties. According to the case presented, the committee found that Ledbetter won the decision 16-5.     Letter…

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Senator Shelby Tours RTI
February 19, 2014 by Southern Torch
Government

Senator Shelby Tours RTI

US Senator Richard Shelby (R-Tuscaloosa) makes sure that he visits all 67 counties in Alabama at least once each year for a "Town Hall".   This year Senator Shelby decided he…

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Ledbetter's Party Change Under Scrutiny
February 18, 2014 by Southern Torch
Session 2015

Ledbetter's Party Change Under Scrutiny

In 2010,  Nathaniel Ledbetter ran on the Democratic ticket against incumbent Todd Greeson (R) for the District 24 Alabama House Seat and was defeated.   Ledbetter is now making another run…

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DeKalb Candidates Ready for Battle
February 10, 2014 by Southern Torch
Session 2015

DeKalb Candidates Ready for Battle

Qualifying for the 2014 Election officially came to a close on Friday at 5:00 PM. With the new district lines, DeKalb County now has 6 State Representatives and 3 State Senators.…

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