PHOTO: Rep. Tommy Hanes (R) has announced he will be seeking re-election in District 23. In addition to Scottsboro, District 23 covers the Jackson County communities of Stevenson, Hollywood, Section, Pisgah, and Bridgeport,…
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State Senator Steve Livingston Announces Re-Election Bid
PHOTO: State Senator Steve Livingston (R - SD 8), which represents most of DeKalb County, announces his re-election bid. (Contributed by Senator Steve Livingston) By Staff Reports SCOTTSBORO, Ala. — State Senator Steve…
Ron Saferite Announces run for DeKalb County Commission District III
PHOTO: Republican Ron Saferite's yard sign, which will be seen in DeKalb County over the next year. (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. —…
Chad "Chig" Martin announces Independent run for Alabama Governor!
PHOTO: Chad “Chig” Martin of Enterprise, Alabama recently announced his campaign for Governor! To be placed on the ballot, he must have 35,000 signatures from registered voters on a petition by…
OPED by Jim Zeigler: Alabama has an immediate infrastructure need – Interstate 65
PHOTO: Congestion on U.S. Highway 280 in Birmingham. (Contributed Photo | Office of Jim Zeigler) Contributed by State Auditor Jim Zeigler MONTGOMERY, Ala. — I do not need expensive studies and consultants…
Jeff McCurdy releases official statement on his run for Circuit Judge!
PHOTO: Henagar Town Councilman Jeff McCurdy is running for Circuit Judge of the 9th Judicial Circuit, representing DeKalb and Cherokee Counties. (Jeff McCurdy for Circuit Judge) By Staff Reports FORT PAYNE, Ala –…
Zeigler issues statement after being booed on NPR Broadcast
PHOTO: State of Alabama Auditor Jim Zeigler at the Mid Alabama Republican Club in Vestavia Hills earlier this year. (Jim Ziegler's Office) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Alabama…
VIDEO: Valley Head Police Chief Nick Welden Announces sheriff's Campaign!
PHOTO: Valley Head Police Chief Nick Welden unveils his yard sign to local Republicans! (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — (Video at the Bottom)…