PHOTO: Former Fort Payne Councilman Walter Watson addresses the meeting regarding the decision to move forward with Sunday Sales with a council vote. (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By Tyler Pruett, Managing…
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John Baker officially announces campaign platform for DeKalb County Sheriff
PHOTO: Former Democratic State Representative and State Senator John Baker issued a statement formally announcing his platform for DeKalb County Sheriff in 2018. Baker will face the winner of the Republican Primary…
Inside the Statehouse: Assessing the Alabama Legislature
PHOTO: Steve Flowers is Alabama’s leading political columnist. His weekly column appears in over 60 Alabama newspapers. He served 16 years in the state legislature. Steve may be reached at www.steveflowers.us. By…
Hazel Haynes to run for DeKalb County Board of Education, District 4
(Contributed Photo) By Staff Reports FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Hazel Haynes is a candidate for DeKalb County Board of Education, District Four. She is a graduate of Ider High School, Northeast…
Fort Payne unveils new flag
PHOTO: The new Fort Payne flag is a combination of two designs from Jeff White and Constance Price. By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Towards the end of…
Hanes co-sponsoring bill to arm teachers in wake of Florida shooting
PHOTO: Representative Tommy Hanes (R - Bryant) is co-sponsoring Rep. Ainsworth's legislation to allow trained school administrative staff and teachers to carry a firearm on campus. (Contributed Photo) By Staff Reports SCOTTSBORO,…
Ainsworth responds to U.S. Senator Doug Jones comments regarding plan to arm teachers
By Staff Reports GUNTERSVILLE, Ala. — Earlier today, Representative Will Ainsworth (R - Guntersville) responded to U.S. Senator Doug Jones' criticism of his bill to arm Alabama Peace Officer Safety…
A Democrat joins the race for DeKalb County Sheriff
PHOTO: John Baker at Doug Jones' rally late last year in Fyffe. (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Yesterday was the final day…