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…
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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…
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…
Ivey signs bill to raise pay for teachers, state employees
By Zach Hester, Reporter • zach@southerntorch.com (Photo by Hal Yeager | Governor's Office) MONTGOMERY, Ala. — On Tuesday, Governor Kay Ivey (R-Ala.) signed two bills into law: the first to raise…
Sheriff's Office arrests 68 on drug charges in April
By Southern Torch Staff FORT PAYNE, Ala. — From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: April has been one of the busiest months in a while for our local…
Fort Payne FD purchases life-saving device
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com PHOTO: Chris Hawkins, Amkus representative, and Fort Payne firefighters Eric Middlebrooks, Stacey Smith, Ron Saferite, and Scot Westbrook. FORT PAYNE, Ala. — The Fort…
Alabama to allow night hunting of coyotes, feral hogs
By Zach Hester, Reporter • zach@southerntorch.com ALABAMA — The hunting of coyotes and feral hogs just became easier in the State of Alabama. Last month, Governor Kay Ivey signed a bill…
ADPH recommends resumption of Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine use
By Southern Torch Staff (Photo by Science Source | Juan Gaertner) MONTGOMERY, Ala. — The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) has received final guidance from the Centers for Disease Control…