By Zach Hester, Reporter • zach@southerntorch.com (Photo via www.positivelyosceola.com) USA — On Wednesday, Walmart, the nation's largest retailer, announced it will begin requiring masks or face coverings to be worn in…
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State Launches $100M Program to "Revive Alabama"
By Zach Hester, Reporter • zach@southerntorch.com (Alabama Governor's Office) ALABAMA — Last week, Governor Kay Ivey (R-Ala.) announce a grant program to support small businesses through the impacts of COVID-19. The…
Don't Forget Tax Day!
By Zach Hester, Reporter • zach@southerntorch.com (Getty Images) ALABAMA — Don’t forget about tax day! After the federal government pushed back Tax Day, which is normally set for April, citizens are…
Steel Plus Employee Tests Positive for COVID-19
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com IDER, Ala. — Steel Plus in Ider has reported that an employee has tested positive for COVID-19. General Manager Jim Hicks released the following…
Twin City to Give Free Food in Etowah
By Southern Torch Staff GADSDEN, Ala. — Twin City Used Car Sales will be giving out free food on Saturday, June 13 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the parking…
AP Plasman Employee Tests Positive for COVID-19
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — According to Michelle Baker, Human Resource Regional Lead of AP Plasman in Fort Payne, a non-active employee has tested positive…
Polymer Celebrates Ocean Day 2020
Corporate office employees at Polymer Industries in Henagar celebrating Ocean Day 2020. All Polymer Industries locations across the US are helping the environment with their recycling and sustainability programs.
Collinsville Healthcare & Rehab Adds Visitation Booth
By Zach Hester, Reporter • zach@southerntorch.com COLLINSVILLE, Ala. — Due to the coronavirus pandemic, many nursing homes have been forced to close their doors to visitors; however, Collinsville Healthcare and Rehab…