Submitted by Steven Fleming RAINSVILLE, Ala. — Steven Fleming has announced his campaign for Rainsville City Council, place 1. The election will be held on Tuesday, August 25, 2020. Fleming is a…
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Merrill Addresses the DCRW
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Alabama Secretary of State John Merrill was in town to visit the new DeKalb County Republican Headquarters, located at 3700…
Ivey Extends “Safer-At-Home” Order, Mask Mandate
By Zach Hester, Reporter • zach@southerntorch.com MONTGOMERY, Ala. — At a press conference on Wednesday, Governor Kay Ivey (R-Ala.) extended the State of Alabama’s “Safer-at-Home” order, which includes a statewide mask…
Tarrant to Run for Geraldine Council
Submitted by Scott Tarrant GERALDINE, Ala. — Scott Tarrant would like to announce that he will be a candidate for Geraldine Town Council. The election will be held on Tuesday, August…
Huber Announces Campaign for Rainsville Council
Submitted by Mark Huber RAINSVILLE, Ala. — Mark Huber has announced his campaign for Rainsville City Council, Place 5. The election will be held on Tuesday, August 25. Huber is the…
Merrill Extends Emergency Absentee Rule for Nov.
By Zach Hester, Reporter • zach@southerntorch.com (Photo via WBTV) ALABAMA — Earlier this week, Alabama Secretary of State John Merrill announced the extension of an emergency rule that allows Alabamians to…
Inside The Statehouse: The Field Is Set for November
By Steve Flowers, Political Columnist MONTGOMERY, Ala. — The field is set for the November General Election and more than likely the races were decided on July 14. We had some…
Combs Announces Bid for Rainsville Council
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. — Scotty Combs has announced his intention to seek a seat on the Rainsville City Council. Combs is a graduate of Fyffe…