By Jackson Blaze Staff MONTGOMERY, Ala. — On Monday, Lieutenant Governor Will Ainsworth released a comprehensive report that provides specific recommendations for improving the state’s workforce development efforts and maintaining Alabama’s ability…
Category: Politics
Keener Announces Constable Campaign
By Zach Hester, Reporter • zach@southerntorch.com DeKALB COUNTY, Ala. — Jeff Keener has announced his intentions to run for DeKalb County Constable, District 4. Keener will be a candidate in the…
Investigation Begins after Online Post
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com GERALDINE, Ala. — After the recent State of the Union, emotions were high. Whether in support or against President Donald Trump, people took to…
Council Passes Raises Amidst Confusion
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. — (Full Video on our Facebook) The Rainsville City Council held its regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, February 3, 2020. Councilmember Derek…
Jones Will Vote to Convict Trump
By Zach Hester, Reporter • zach@southerntorch.com WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a statement released on Wednesday, U.S. Senator Doug Jones (D-Ala.) announced his decision to vote to convict President Donald Trump on…
Harris Announces Run for Commission
By Zach Hester, Reporter • zach@southerntorch.com DeKALB COUNTY, Ala. — Geraldine Town Councilman Terry Harris has announced his run for DeKalb County Commission, District 2 in the Republican primary. Harris currently…
DeKalb GOP Opens New Headquarters
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. — The DeKalb County Republican Party held a ribbon-cutting and cookout, for their new headquarters at the Dollar Tree Plaza in Rainsville. DeKalb…
County Receives Federal Funding
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com DeKALB COUNTY, Ala. — The DeKalb County Commission held their regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday. All Commissioners were present with the exception of District…