By Tyler Pruett tyler@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala.— Jonathan McConnell, a candidate for U.S. Senate, hosted a meet and greet at the Fort Payne Western Sizzlin’ at 6 p.m. Wednesday night. McConnell…
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Rainsville mayor selected for panel at “Get Moving Alabama Activity Summit”
By Tyler Pruett tyler@southerntorch.com ALABASTER, Ala.— Rainsville Mayor Nick Jones was chosen as one of five mayors from across the state to serve on a panel at Gov. Robert Bentley’s, “Get…
The Walls of Jericho
By Tyler Pruett tyler@southerntorch.com SKYLINE, Ala.— Almost right on the Tennessee/Alabama line, a strenuous hike leads to natural wonder. The “Walls of Jericho” features a rock amphitheater, caves, and several waterfalls,…
DeKalb County voters to decide on seats in U.S. House and Senate
By Tyler Pruett tyler@southerntorch.com Because 2016 is a presidential election year and media coverage of the presidential race is so extensive, the importance of other races on the ballot—county, statewide, even…
New Hampshire Shakes up Primary Expectations
By Tyler Pruett tyler@southerntorch.com The winners in both parties were clear early in New Hampshire on Tuesday. Many analyst were comfortable calling Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders for the Democratic Party and…
Despite fierce opposition, Lottery bill passes House Committee
By Tyler Pruett tyler@southerntorch.com MONTGOMERY, Ala.— House Bill 13, which would give Alabamians the opportunity to vote on legalizing statewide lottery in November, has cleared its first major hurdle. The bill,…
Emergency Preparedness Expo Announced
By Tyler Pruett tyler@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala.— The Dekalb County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) is proud to announce they will be hosting the Dekalb County Disaster Preparedness EXPO on Feb. 13,…
Presidential candidates shift focus to New Hampshire
By Tyler Pruett tyler@southerntorch.com 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…