By Joseph M. Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala.—The Rainsville City Council voted last week to take out a $1.95 million loan to help fund city sewer upgrades. Councilman Joey Graham said that in…
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Shelby co-sponsors Cruz’s State Refugee Security Act
By Joseph M. Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby released a statement Wednesday after co-sponsoring Senator Ted Cruz’s State Refugee Security Act, which would amend the Immigration and…
Senator Phil Williams to speak at GOP breakfast
By Joseph M. Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala.--The DeKalb Republican Breakfast Club will host Alabama Sen. Phil Williams this Saturday, Dec. 12 at the Western Sizzlin Steak House in Fort Payne…
RTI to expand operation in Rainsville
By Joseph M. Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala.—The Rainsville City Council held a special meeting Monday night to meet with representatives from Rainsville Technology, Inc. (RTI) to formalize the company’s legal agreements…
Fyffe faces Randolph County tonight in semifinals of 2A State Championship
By Joseph M. Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com FYFFE, Ala.—For the third consecutive year the Fyffe Red Devils will compete in the semifinals of the AHSAA Class 2A State Playoffs. The Red Devils face…
McGill kicks off U.S. Senate campaign
By Joseph M. Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com McGill kicks off U.S. Senate campaign DEKALB COUNTY, Ala. — Republican Shadrack McGill from Jackson County held a kickoff rally Tuesday for his U.S. Senate campaign…
New court date set for Thrash vs. DeKalb BOE
By Joseph M. Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com DEKALB COUNTY, Ala.—Alabama’s 9th Circuit Court has set an official date to hear the case of Neal Thrash v. DeKalb County Board of Education. The case…
Bentley says “No” to Syrian refugees
By Joseph Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com MONTGOMERY, Ala.—Gov. Robert Bentley on Tuesday sent a letter to the President informing him of the governor’s decision not to participate in the resettlement of Syrian refugees.…