Featured image: Leadership Dekalb County participants with members of the Dekalb County Commission By Tyler Pruett tyler@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala.— Leadership Dekalb County held its Local Dekalb County Government Day last…
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Super Tuesday showdown: DeKalb Superintendent
The race to watch this Tuesday: DeKalb County Schools Superintendent By: Tyler Pruett and Joseph Morgan DEKALB COUNTY, Ala.—Alabama’s Presidential Primary is this Tuesday, March 1. In addition to making a…
Bernie Sanders visits Magic City
By Karah Wilson karah@southerntorch.com BIRMINGHAM, Ala.— Democratic presidential candidate and U.S Senator from Vermont, Bernie Sanders, made a stop to rally in Birmingham on Jan. 18. Despite Alabama being a predominantly…
Unemployment numbers in DeKalb fall to 5.7%
By Joseph M. Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com MONTGOMERY, Ala.— Governor Robert Bentley on Friday announced that Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted November unemployment rate is 6.0% statewide and 5.7% in DeKalb County. “We are…
Holmes should focus on improving district, not removing flags
By Tyler Pruett tyler@southerntorch.com Late last week, State Rep. Alvin Holmes (D - Montgomery) sent a letter to Gov. Robert Bentley requesting the Confederate flag be removed from the Alabama…
A Moment with Megan: Purpose Beyond the Pain
By Megan Blansit Director of The Beautiful Movement - a youth ministry for high school girls. For more information, visit The Beautiful Movement’s Facebook page, where I post the time, place,…
Alabama Leaders Highlight Importance of High-Quality Early Learning Programs at Governor’s Summit
MONTGOMERY–Nearly 300 early childhood education leaders from across the state gathered in Montgomery on Thursday to discuss and learn more about the state’s vision for high-quality early learning and care beginning…
More Rigorous Standardized Tests Coming to Alabama
Alabama has adopted more rigorous standardized tests that will bring clarity to the assessment process. While necessary to ensure clarity in our education system, Alabama will more than likely need to…