PHOTO: A portion of County Road 255 in Adamsburg, was plowed up and replaced with treated base material earlier today. (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com FORT…
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WORKING CLASS WIN: White House and Montgomery moves to give tax break to lower incomes
By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Earlier this week, Alabama Senate Republicans passed a tax reform bill that is hoped to significantly reduce the taxes paid by tens…
Could Ed Henry be the right U.S. Senate candidate for second amendment issues?
PHOTO: State Representative Ed Henry (R - Hartselle) is currently running for the U.S. Senate seat, and discusses protecting and expanding Second Amendment rights with the Southern Torch. (Ed Henry | Twitter)…
State Auditor Jim Zeigler on Special Election: "The law is what it is."
PHOTO: Alabama State Auditor Jim Zeigler has remained outspoken on the issue of wasteful spending in Montgomery and the alleged corruption of former-Governor Robert Bentley. (Jim Zeigler | Twitter) By Tyler Pruett, Managing…
VIDEO: Employee organizations speak out at DeKalb County Board of Education meeting
PHOTO: The DeKalb County Board of Education and Superintendent Jason Barnett discuss the possibility of purchasing a new special needs bus. (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com…
THIS WEEK IN PRINT: Bill that allows county commission to raise gas tax advances
PHOTO: After a statewide gas tax fails, Montgomery comes up with a new bill to allow the tax to be enacted at the county level. (File Photo) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor…
VIDEO: County Commission to put flags at half staff to commemorate April 27 Tornado
PHOTO: The memorial to commemorate those that lost their lives, located at the DeKalb County Schools Coliseum in Rainsville. (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE,…
VIDEO: Rainsville Council approves bids to install energy saving devices
PHOTO: The Rainsville City Council and Mayor Rodger Lingerfelt meet to accept bids to install energy saving lighting and devices in the city's facilities. (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By Tyler Pruett,…