By Zach Hester, Reporter • zach@southerntorch.com ALABAMA — On Monday, officials with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the expansion of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine to include children as young as…
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Ivey ends participation in all federal pandemic unemployment programs
By Zach Hester, Reporter • zach@southerntorch.com MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Governor Kay Ivey has announced an end to the State of Alabama's participation in all federally funded pandemic unemployment compensation programs, effective…
Rainsville Police arrests 26 in the first week of May
By Southern Torch Staff RAINSVILLE, Ala. — The Rainsville Police Department (RPD) has arrested 26 people in the first seven days of May. The following people were listed as notable arrests:…
NACC students receive direct payments from CARES Act
By Southern Torch Staff POWELL, Ala. — Northeast Alabama Community College (NACC) distributed the second round of direct payments to students this week after receiving additional funding from the CARES Act…
Is COVID-19 herd immunity on the horizon for Alabama?
By Zach Hester, Reporter • zach@southerntorch.com MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Herd immunity for COVID-19 could be on the horizon as long as vaccinations don't drop, according to State Health Officer Dr. Scott…
Flowers: Big legislative issues will wrap up this year's session
By Steve Flowers, Political Columnist • steveflowers.us MONTGOMERY, Ala. — The 2020 legislative regular session is wrapping up. After this week’s two days of meeting days, only one final legislative day…
Council honors local runners, donates to Freedom Run
By Zach Hester, Reporter • zach@southerntorch.com PHOTO: Mayor Rodger Lingerfelt and members of the Rainsville City Council presented local runners Jerry Clifton and Pam Willingham with a plaque honoring their 365…
Fort Payne Schools recognize Mental Health Month
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — May is recognized as "Mental Health Awareness Month," with "Mental Health Awareness Week" recognized between May 2 and May 8…