Ivey Continues Mask Mandate Through April 9
By Zach Hester, Reporter • zach@southerntorch.com ALABAMA — On Thursday, Governor Kay Ivey (R-Ala.) announced the extension of Alabama’s statewide mask mandate and “Safer-at-Home” health order. The order, which was
Rainsville to Hire Part-Time Court Magistrate
By Zach Hester, Reporter • zach@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. — (Full video at southerntorch.com) On Monday, the Rainsville City Council voted to create a new position within the City court system:
Weekly Vaccine Clinics Underway
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com DeKALB COUNTY, Ala. — Weekly clinics for COVID-19 vaccinations began on March 1, 2021, as local authorities take over distribution from the Alabama
Collinsville Man Arrested on Sexual Abuse and Child Pornography
By Southern Torch Staff FORT PAYNE, Ala.—From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: On Wednesday, February 24th, DeKalb County Investigations Unit received a call from Cherokee County DHR
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Sylvania Makes History with Win Over T.R. Miller
Submitted by Josh Bean, AHSAA Reporter BIRMINGHAM – Sylvania High School’s girls’ basketball team will play for the school’s first
Fyffe Dominates Cottage Hill Christian in Semifinals
Submitted by Josh Bean, AHSAA Reporter BIRMINGHAM – Fyffe High School senior Parker Godwin sprinted coast-to-coast to score a hanging,
FP Wrestling Wins 5th in State
By Marla Jones, Sports Editor • marla@southerntorch.com HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Last weekend, the Fort Payne Wildcats Wrestling Team participated in
