PHOTO: (Todd Greeson for DeKalb County Circuit Clerk) By Staff Reports FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Republican candidate Todd Greeson kicked off his campaign for DeKalb County Circuit Clerk March 8th 2018 at the…
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VIDEO: City Sign Changes Considered
PHOTO: Councilmember Byrum made the motion for new signs to be placed on or near the Rainsville Welcome Signs. (Marla Jones | Southern Torch) By Marla Jones, Reporter RAINSVILLE, Ala. — (Full Video…
Governor Ivey signs Emily's Law regarding dangerous dogs
PHOTO: Member's of Emily Colvin's family, Senator Steve Livingston (R-Scottsboro), Governor Kay Ivey (R), Rep. Nathanial Ledbetter (R - Rainsville), and Rep. Tommy Hanes (R - Bryant). (Contributed Photo) By Tyler…
Burke to return to Politics
By Staff Reports ETOWAH COUNTY, Ala. — Rainsville native, Ralph Burke announced his plans to run for House of Representatives, District 28. Below you find his official press release: Today,…
VIDEO: Council seeks to reduce speed limit on Highway 35
PHOTO: The Rainsville City Council discusses lowering the speed limit on parts of Highway 35 in Rainsville. By Marla Jones, Reporter RAINSVILLE, Ala. — (Full Video of the Meeting at the Bottom) The Rainsville…
Matt Sharp announces bid for a second term, supports increased security measures
PHOTO: District 4 DeKalb County Board of Education Member Matt Sharp announces his bid for a second term. Sharp supports school security measures such as maintaining an School Resource Office (SRO)…
VIDEO: Fort Payne citizens urge for public vote on Sunday Alcohol Sales
PHOTO: Former Fort Payne Councilman Walter Watson addresses the meeting regarding the decision to move forward with Sunday Sales with a council vote. (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By Tyler Pruett, Managing…
Inside the Statehouse: Assessing the Alabama Legislature
PHOTO: Steve Flowers is Alabama’s leading political columnist. His weekly column appears in over 60 Alabama newspapers. He served 16 years in the state legislature. Steve may be reached at www.steveflowers.us. By…