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Ivey Modifies "Safer-At-Home" Order
May 21, 2020 by Southern Torch
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Ivey Modifies "Safer-At-Home" Order

By Zach Hester, Reporter • zach@southerntorch.com (Photo via Alabama Governor's Office) MONTGOMERY, Ala. — On Thursday afternoon, Governor Kay Ivey (R-Ala.) and State Public Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris delivered an…

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Powell Returns to Fyffe
May 21, 2020 by Southern Torch
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Powell Returns to Fyffe

By Marla Jones, Managing/Sports Editor • marla@southerntorch.com FYFFE, Ala. — At last week’s DeKalb County Board of Education meeting, Heather Powell was hired to replace retiring Fyffe Head Girls Basketball Coach…

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Remembering Dr. John Isbell
May 21, 2020 by Southern Torch
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Remembering Dr. John Isbell

By Southern Torch Staff (Photo via Wilson Funeral Home) FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Dr. John B. Isbell, 89, of Fort Payne died at his home Friday, May 15, 2020, with his…

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Barnett Inducted into SOE Alumni Hall of Fame
May 21, 2020 by Southern Torch
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Barnett Inducted into SOE Alumni Hall of Fame

By Southern Torch Staff JACKSONVILLE, Ala. — DeKalb County Superintendent Dr. Jason Barnett has been inducted into the Jacksonville State University Instructional Leadership SoE Alumni Hall of Fame. Prior to serving…

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FREEDOM FEST: Where Do You Stand?
May 21, 2020 by Southern Torch
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FREEDOM FEST: Where Do You Stand?

By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com PHOTO: Will Rainsville Freedom Fest happen this year? Do you think it should? (Craig Ruttle | Associated Press) RAINSVILLE, Ala. — (Full video on…

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New Pre-K Classes Added in DeKalb
May 21, 2020 by Southern Torch
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New Pre-K Classes Added in DeKalb

By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com (Photo via marvelfocusdesk.com) DEKALB COUNTY, Ala. — For the 14th year in a row, Alabama leads the nation in providing the highest quality early education.…

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Letter from the Editor: Phyllis George Paved the Way
May 21, 2020 by Southern Torch
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Letter from the Editor: Phyllis George Paved the Way

By Marla Jones, Managing/Sports Editor • marla@southerntorch.com (Photo via USA Today) USA — Phyllis George, the first female co-anchor of  “NFL Today,” passed away on Thursday after a long fight with…

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Fort Payne Reduces Polling Places
May 21, 2020 by Southern Torch
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Fort Payne Reduces Polling Places

By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com (Wochit News | YouTube) FORT PAYNE, Ala. — (Full video on our Facebook) The Fort Payne Council held their regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday,…

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