By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com DeKALB COUNTY, Ala. — Governor Kay Ivey will make a stop in Dekalb County Friday, November 15 at 9am. Ivey will be making a…
Category: Politics
Republican Phillips Qualifies for District Judge
By Eloise Smith, General Manager FORT PAYNE, Ala. — DeKalb lawyer Teresa Darwin Phillips announces her qualification as a Republican candidate for DeKalb County District Judge. Phillips is a lifelong resident…
Andrews to Run for DeKalb BOE District 2
By Southern Torch Staff DeKALB COUNTY, Ala. — Chris Andrews of Geraldine, Ala., is announcing his candidacy on the Republican ticket for the Dekalb County Board of Education, District 2, in…
Inspection Questions Unanswered
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com PHOTO: Local builder Mitchell Kilgore addressed the Council regarding the potential designation of City Inspector. (Marla Jones | Southern Torch) RAINSVILLE, Ala. — (Full…
Council Approves $500K Loan
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. — (Full Video on our Facebook) The Rainsville City Council held their regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, October 21. The Council approved…
DeKalb Co. Candidates Begin Qualifying for 2020
By Zach Hester, Reporter • zach@southerntorch.com DeKALB COUNTY, Ala. — Candidates in DeKalb County have begun qualifying to run for elected office in 2020. The primary elections in Alabama will be…
Inside The Statehouse: Congressman Jack Edwards — An Alabama Legend Passes Away
By Steve Flowers Political Columnist MONTGOMERY, Ala. — One of the most outstanding congressmen and leaders in Alabama history is Congressman Jack Edwards. He passed away three weeks ago at age…
Senate Campaigns Report 3Q Funds
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Tuesday was the deadline for candidates in the Alabama U.S. Senate race to report their financial haul for the third fundraising…