By: Joseph M. Morgan MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Last week the Alabama Senate passed legislation sponsored by DeKalb Sen. Phil Williams that will help protect the rights of gun owners in DeKalb and throughout…
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Crossville mayor resigns, cites personal reasons
By Joseph M. Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com CROSSVILLE, Ala.— Roger “Dino” Richards resigned his position as mayor of Crossville last week citing personal reasons. Mayor Pro Tempore Vicki Stone will serve as interim…
Republicans lay out legislative priorities for 2016 session
By Joseph M. Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com MONTGOMERY, Ala.— The Alabama Senate Republican Caucus recently announced their legislative priorities for the 2016 session that began earlier this week. Alabama Senate President Pro Tem…
Always be helpful
By Diego Reynoso diego@southerntorch.com This week I had treatment. I had missed a week of treatment because the side effects were bothering me. The burning sensation in my hands was unbearable…
UPDATE: Cruz takes Iowa, Clinton narrowly defeats Sanders
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — Texas Sen. Ted Cruz won the Iowa caucuses on Monday, upsetting predicted GOP winner Donald Trump who just narrowly edged out Florida Sen. Marco Rubio for second place.…
Higdon resident charged in local murder
By Joseph M. Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com HIGDON, Ala.— Police have charged Cody Lee Wade, 40, of Higdon with murder in the fatal shooting of Barry White, 45 of Walker County Georgia. Higdon…
Body of gunshot victim found
By Joseph M. Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com IDER, Ala.—Earlier this week DeKalb Sheriff’s Deputies along with officers from the Ider Police Department and Henagar Police Department discovered a body near Ider Church of…
Collinsville loses a beloved member of the community
By Joseph M. Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com COLLINSVILLE, Ala.— Collinsville lost a beloved resident earlier this week when Mary Lorena Roberts, 96, passed away on Jan. 18. Mrs. Roberts had been a resident…