Congressman Aderholt has announced that a $500,000 grant for the Rainsville Fire and Rescue Department has been secured. "This is a great day for the people of Rainsville, which wouldn't have been possible without the extraordinary work of Fire Chief Thomas Ridgeway and Congressman Aderholt. First Responders work tirelessly to keep our families safe, and…
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AL Legislative Alert
By Trey Edwards (more…)
Made in DeKalb Expo
Last Thursday was the 2nd Annual Made in DeKalb Festival! The Made in DeKalb initiative was established in 2012 for the three-fold purpose of: 1) Recognizing all the great products…
DeKalb County Commission Meets
The DeKalb County Commission had their regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday morning at 10:00 AM. The Commission is comprised of: Ricky Harcrow, President Shane Wootten, District 1 Derek Caldwell, District 2…
Three Horse Race?
Southern Torch has learned through multiple sources that Candidate for District 8 State Senate John Blackwell is dropping out of the race to seek the open seat of retiring U.S. Congressman…
The Great Debate (Part II)
By Mary Scott Hunter In 1979 my father played his last NFL season as a quarterback for the Detroit Lions. My family moved to Birmingham, Michigan just outside of Detroit, and I…
Merrill Continues Feverish Pace
John Merrill (R-Tuscaloosa) continued his blistering campaign pace in his bid for Alabama Secretary of State. Merrill has been in DeKalb County six times in the last two weeks alone. He…
Game of the Week
Southern Torch will broadcast a Game of the Week LIVE every Friday night. You'll be able to watch the game here on our site, your iPad, or even on the go…