By Steve Flowers, Political Columnist MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Some of you may wonder how many past governors we have in Alabama who are still living and how they are doing. We…
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Election Heats Up in Fort Payne
By Zach Hester, Reporter • zach@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Municipal elections are heating up in the City of Fort Payne as election day draws closer. Incumbent City Council President Brian…
DeKalb Gives Back
On Tuesday, the DeKalb County Commission, along with the DeKalb County Emergency Management Agency, donated 16,000 masks for the Fort Payne City and DeKalb County school systems. The masks will be…
Barnett Updates on COVID-19
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com DeKALB COUNTY, Ala. — After a week of classes for DeKalb County Schools, Superintendent Dr. Jason Barnett updated Southern Torch with the following statement on…
JONES: Biden Is The Leader We Need Right Now
By Zach Hester, Reporter • zach@southerntorch.com (Photo by Mark Wallheiser | Getty Images) ALABAMA — During his virtual address to the Democratic National Convention (DNC) on Monday night, U.S. Sen. Doug…
Cagle Announces Re-Election Bid for Fyffe Mayor
Submitted by Paul Cagle for Mayor of Fyffe FYFFE, Ala. — Incumbent Paul Cagle has announced his intention to seek re-election as Mayor of Fyffe. Cagle has served as Mayor since…
Jackson Co. GOP Announces HQ Grand Opening
By Dylan Smith, Managing Editor • dylan@southerntorch.com SCOTTSBORO, Ala. – The Jackson County Republican Party Executive Committee has announced the unveiling of its new headquarters. The grand opening will take place…
Jones to Address DNC Next Week
By Zach Hester, Reporter • zach@southerntorch.com ALABAMA — U.S. Senator Doug Jones (D-Ala.) was announced on Tuesday as one of the speakers at next week's Democratic National Convention (DNC). Jones was…