By Joseph M. Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala.—The Native Rewards app reached its 1,000th download last week, and to celebrate the milestone, Native Inc. awarded the individual who was the 1,000th…
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Elliott wins GOP runoff for DeKalb BOE, Place 5
Featured image: DeKalb Probate Judge Ronnie Osborn (center) and DeKalb County Republican Chairman Mark Ford (right) congratulate Robert Elliott (left), for his victory in the GOP Runoff for DeKalb County BOE,…
Jones to deliver State of the City address on Thursday
By Joseph M. Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala.—Mayor Nick Jones will be delivering the 2016 Rainsville State of the City address next week, a Rainsville event that Jones, along with the Rainsville…
DeKalb Judge hears handgun permit appeal
Featured image: In District Court, Rickey Pippin vs. DeKalb County Sheriff Jimmy Harris in appeal of handgun permit denial By Joseph M. Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com DEKALB COUNTY, Ala.—A DeKalb County resident who…
Rainsville Council announces FY2015 budget surplus, then vote to borrow $1.6 million to cover $600K project
In 5-1 vote, Mayor offers only opposition to $1.6 million in new debt By Joseph M. Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala.— The city of Rainsville recently conducted an independent audit of city…
Articles of Impeachment officially filed against Gov. Robert Bentley
By Joseph M. Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Impeachment charges were officially filed against Gov. Robert Bentley in the Alabama Legislature on Tuesday. State Rep. Ed Henry (R-Hartselle) presented the proposed…
Alabama Senate was all business on Tuesday
Republicans override Bentley, pass several bills, including legislation to allow firearms in vehicles By Joseph M. Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama Senate Republicans came out guns blazing on Tuesday, boldly…
Legislative Update: Alabama Senate was all business on Tuesday
Republicans override Bentley, pass several bills including legislation to allow handguns in vehicles By Joseph M. Morgan MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama Senate Republicans came out guns blazing yesterday, boldly overriding a…