By Staff Reports RAINSVILLE, Ala. — Derek Rosson has defeated Jeff Young to earn the Rainsville Place 5 seat. Rosson received 61% (1312 votes) compared to Young's 12% (295 votes), defeating…
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Stiefel, Graham headed to a runoff for Rainsville Place 1
By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. — The results are up, and incumbent Joey Graham and Marshall Stiefel are headed to a run off. Graham received 42% (688 votes)…
Its official, Henagar will be Wet!
"No" yard sign defaced on U.S. Highway 40 at Henagar's famous Drive-In. (Photo by Tyler Pruett) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com HENAGAR, Ala. — The final count is in, Henagar…
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,…
How Your Legislators Voted on recent Tax Bills
by Joseph M. Morgan DEKALB COUNTY, Ala.—Throughout the second special session of the Alabama Legislature several tax increase bills were considered in both the House and Senate. Southern Torch decided to see…
PLEASE, Vote NO!
On Tuesday November 4th the City of Rainsville is going to vote yes, or no on the sale of alcohol. We know that we are living in a society that is…
Christians Ought to Vote
By Dr. Jeff Fuller I found an interesting article on internet at ChristianAnswers.Net by Dr. Jeffrey L. Myers, which were excerpts from his book Vital Truth: Christian Citizenship. This is my…