By Marla Jones, Managing Editor DeKALB COUNTY, Ala. — The DeKalb County Commission held their regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, March 12 in the DeKalb County Activities Building. Road Superintendent Tom…
Category: Politics
What Does “Rebuild Alabama” Mean to You?
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com DeKALB COUNTY, Ala. — The recent passage of the Rebuild Alabama Act has stirred controversy across the State of Alabama and in DeKalb County.…
OPED: Gasoline Tax...Really?
Contributed by Anthony Cooper DeKALB COUNTY, Ala. — I believe we need government and taxes, but in a very small and limited role. Therefore, if we are going to increase…
BOE Searches for Solutions at Valley Head
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com DeKALB COUNTY, Ala. — At Tuesday’s DeKalb County Board of Education workshop, Valley Head Athletic Club President and concerned parent Dave Vest addressed the…
Alabama Passes Gas Tax Increase
By Zach Hester, Reporter • zach@southerntorch.com (Photo by Mike Cason | al.com) MONTGOMERY, Ala. — On Tuesday, after passage through the Alabama House of Representatives and the State Senate, Governor Kay…
Ivey Signs Gas Tax Bill
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com MONTGOMERY, Ala. — On Tuesday, after passage through the Alabama House of Representatives and the State Senate, Governor Kay Ivey signed the Rebuild Alabama…
Senate Approves Gas Tax, Heads to Ivey’s Desk
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com MONTGOMERY, Ala. — The Rebuild Alabama Act passed the Alabama State Senate today by a margin of 28-6. The bill, which was passed by…
Ledbetter Confronted at GOP Breakfast
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — At this month’s DeKalb County Republican Breakfast, state legislators addressed fellow Republicans on the controversial gas tax that passed the…