PHOTO: The ‘Alabama Privacy Act,’ which will be up for debate this year, seeks to protect the rights of the population at large. (File Photo | Wikimedia Commons) By Tyler Pruett,…
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Fort Payne resident donates charter bus to DeKalb County
Featured image: Local resident Carolyn Martin of Fort Payne donated a charter bus to the DeKalb County Commission that will be utilized by both the DeKalb County Schools and EMA DeKalb Schools,…
UPDATED: GUILTY: HO-- -- USE SPEAKER MIKE HUBBARD GOES DOWN
ALABAMA HO-- -- USE SPEAKER MIKE HUBBARD FOUND GUILTY OF 12 ETHICS CHARGES By Joseph M. Morgan UPDATED JUNE 11, 2016, 6:49 A.M. MONTGOMERY, Ala.—After less than seven hours of deliberation…
Mentone one step closer to alcohol sales
By Tyler Pruett tyler@southerntorch.com MENTONE, Ala. — Thanks to a recent bill passed by the Alabama Legislature, the City of Mentone is one step closer to alcohol sales. During the 2016…
DeKalb Legislators lead the charge against Obama transgender Directive
Featured image: A recent directive from the Obama administration, combined with the controversial changing of corporate policies, has fueled the debate regarding the rights of transgender individuals to choose the restroom that…
Articles of Impeachment officially filed against Gov. Robert Bentley
By Joseph M. Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Impeachment charges were officially filed against Gov. Robert Bentley in the Alabama Legislature on Tuesday. State Rep. Ed Henry (R-Hartselle) presented the proposed…
BREAKING NEWS: BENTLEY IMPEACHMENT
ARTICLES OF IMPEACHMENT OFFICIALLY FILED AGAINST GOV. ROBERT BENTLEY MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Impeachment charges were officially filed against Gov. Robert Bentley in the Alabama Legislature on Tuesday. State Rep. Ed Henry…
Fort Payne, Rainsville announce city merger
SOUTHERN TORCH EXCLUSIVE: City officials finalize largest municipal merger in Alabama history By Joseph M. Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com DEKALB COUNTY, Ala.— The cities of Fort Payne and Rainsville will soon combine to become…