Alabama HD27 (Marshall/DeKalb) Representative Wes Long (R) will not seek re-election to a second term. (more…)
Category: Politics
Early Numbers Show DeKalb Undecided on District 8
With the next General Election just over a year away, Southern Torch has conducted our first poll for the 2014 Election Cycle. The poll consisted of questions to registered voters of…
Palmer to Seek Congressional Seat
Last week Southern Torch reported that Candidate for State Senate District 8 John Blackwell had dropped out of the race to enter the Congressional race in District 6. Tonight, Southern Torch…
DeKalb County Commission Meets
The DeKalb County Commission had their regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday morning at 10:00 AM. The Commission is comprised of: Ricky Harcrow, President Shane Wootten, District 1 Derek Caldwell, District 2…
Rainsville City Council Meets
On Monday night the Rainsville City Council held their last October meeting. Business discussed included: Letter of Resignation by Randy Tumlin from the Agricenter Board accepted Empower the Mayor to sign…
Three Horse Race?
Southern Torch has learned through multiple sources that Candidate for District 8 State Senate John Blackwell is dropping out of the race to seek the open seat of retiring U.S. Congressman…
Rainsville City Council Meeting
On Monday night the Rainsville City Council held their first meeting of October. Business discussed included: Contract for Chavies Bridge Signed with CDG Engineers & Associates - unanimous 2014 Fiscal Year…
Fort Payne City Council Meeting
The Fort Payne City Council met Tuesday night at City Hall. Here is the full video coverage: