Submitted by Alabama Department of Law Enforcement MONTGOMERY – Fourth of July is always a busy time on waterways as Alabamians of all ages gather for fireworks, parades and other water-related…
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Alabama to Fund Virus Testing at Colleges
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com (Photo via Jacksonville State University) ALABAMA — Governor Kay Ivey recently announced programs to allow testing for COVID-19 at two-year and four-year colleges. The…
Ables Seeks Re-Election
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com GERALDINE, Ala. — Incumbent Mayor of the Town of Geraldine, Chuck Ables, recently announced that he is seeking reelection as Mayor in the Town of…
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…
Twice the Blessing
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. — It’s not every day that a Great Grandmother can celebrate her grandchildren receiving scholarships. Wydene "Nanny" Dukes of Rainsville has the honor…
Miller Announces Mayoral Bid
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com SYLVANIA, Ala. — Sylvania resident and Councilmember Tom Miller would like to announce his intention to run for mayor of Sylvania. Miller presently serves…
Local Fireworks are Still On
By Zach Hester, Reporter • zach@southerntorch.com DeKALB COUNTY, Ala. — Not even coronavirus can keep citizens from celebrating the Fourth of July. Local fireworks shows, some with social distancing protocols, will…
Alabama Reaches 18K COVID-19 Recoveries, 30K+ Total Cases
By Zach Hester, Reporter • zach@southerntorch.com ALABAMA — As coronavirus cases continue to surge across the nation, the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) has confirmed more than 30,000 cases of…