Doufexis Hired by Senator Tuberville
By Zach Hester, Reporter • zach@southerntorch.com PHOTO: Rainsville native Jordan Doufexis will join the Senate office of Senator Tommy Tuberville…
U.S. Space Command HQ Headed to Alabama
By Zach Hester, Reporter • zach@southerntorch.com HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — After a nationwide search for a full-time location, the Air Force…
AL Legislature Announces COVID Changes for 2021
By Zach Hester, Reporter • zach@southerntorch.com ALABAMA — The Alabama Legislature's upcoming session will look a little different due to…
Barnett Sworn in for Second Term
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. —The DeKalb County Board of Education held their regularly scheduled meeting…
Ivey Expands COVID-19 Vaccinations
By Zach Hester, Reporter • zach@southerntorch.com PHOTO: Gov. Kay Ivey removes her mask at a recent press conference to deliver an…
FP Eyes Ordinance Solution
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — (Full Video at southerntorch.com) The Fort Payne City Council…
Tensions Rise at Rainsville Council Meeting
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. — (Full Video Below) The Rainsville City Council held its regularly…
Tuberville Sworn-In To U.S. Senate
By Zach Hester, Reporter • zach@southerntorch.com PICTURED (L to R): U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) being sworn-in as a United…
Inside The Statehouse: We've Lost Some Good Ones This Year
By Steve Flowers, Political Columnist MONTGOMERY, Ala. — As is my annual ritual, my yearend column pays tribute to Alabama…
Rainsville City Employees Receive Raise
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. — The Rainsville City Council held their regularly scheduled meeting on…
Ivey Receives COVID Vaccine
By Zach Hester, Reporter • zach@southerntorch.com (Photo by Governor's Office | Hal Yeagar) MONTGOMERY, Ala. — On Monday, Governor Kay…
Lingerfelt Speaks on Illegal Alcohol Investigation
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. — On Thursday, officials with the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) and…
FP Hires New Police Chief
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — (Full video below) The Fort Payne City Council held…
Ivey: No State Income Tax on Stimulus
By Zach Hester, Reporter • zach@southerntorch.com MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Last week, Governor Kay Ivey (R-Ala.) signed a supplemental emergency proclamation…
Geraldine Welcomes New Councilmember
By Zach Hester, Reporter • zach@southerntorch.com GERALDINE, Ala. — (Full video below) On Monday, the Geraldine Town Council voted unanimously…
