By Zach Hester, Reporter • zach@southerntorch.com PHOTO: Rainsville native Jordan Doufexis will join the Senate office of Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) as Senior Advisor and State Coordinator. (Contributed Photo) WASHINGTON, D.C.…
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U.S. Space Command HQ Headed to Alabama
By Zach Hester, Reporter • zach@southerntorch.com HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — After a nationwide search for a full-time location, the Air Force has selected Huntsville, Ala. to be the home of the U.S.…
AL Legislature Announces COVID Changes for 2021
By Zach Hester, Reporter • zach@southerntorch.com ALABAMA — The Alabama Legislature's upcoming session will look a little different due to changes caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. In order to comply with…
Barnett Sworn in for Second Term
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. —The DeKalb County Board of Education held their regularly scheduled meeting on January 7. Circuit Judge Andrew Hairston administered the oath to…
Ivey Expands COVID-19 Vaccinations
By Zach Hester, Reporter • zach@southerntorch.com PHOTO: Gov. Kay Ivey removes her mask at a recent press conference to deliver an update on the COVID-19 pandemic in Alabama. (Hal Yeagar | Governor's…
FP Eyes Ordinance Solution
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — (Full Video at southerntorch.com) The Fort Payne City Council held their first virtual meeting of 2021 on Tuesday, January 5. …
Tensions Rise at Rainsville Council Meeting
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. — (Full Video Below) The Rainsville City Council held its regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, January 4. The agenda was brief with…
Tuberville Sworn-In To U.S. Senate
By Zach Hester, Reporter • zach@southerntorch.com PICTURED (L to R): U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) being sworn-in as a United States Senator on Sunday with his wife, Suzanne, at his side.…