Story By ROSE MYERS Marshall Medical Centers A cancer diagnosis is a scary and confusing pathway that no one should have to travel alone. At the Marshall Cancer Care Center, patients…
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BCA: 3D Mammography services: early detection technology takes a major step forward
CONTRIBUTED BY Marshall Medical Centers Health System The latest technology in mammography is being called the single greatest break-through in breast cancer detection in the last 30 years. 3D mammography offers…
Dragon Boat Races event brings in over $56,000 for local health and nutrition programs
Story By Katie Hightower On Sept. 30 and Oct. 1, Highlands Foundation and Nourish One Child were presented checks from the 2025 Scottsboro Dragon Boat Races. The large checks were presented…
Jackson County gears up for annual Tennessee River clean-up Oct. 4
Story By Katie Hightower Do you want to give back to the community? Would you like to see Jackson County glow? A volunteer opportunity to serve Jackson County and make it…
Beloved doctor retires
Staff Reports editor.tj@southerntorch.com DeKalb Regional Medical Center Announces the Retirement of Dr. Steve Isbell After more than 40 years of dedicated service, DeKalb Regional Medical Center is proud to announce the…
Jackson County’s first State of Healthcare highlights growth, vision for future care
Story By Katie Hightower On July 11, the Mountain Lakes Chamber of Commerce hosted Jackson County’s first State of Healthcare address at Goose Pond Civic Center. At the address, three executives…
Painting the Capital purple for Alzheimer’s
Story By Mary Bailey Last week, Malinda Moore, Boaz native and Ambassador for the Alzheimer’s Association in Marshall County, got to experience the trip of a lifetime and support a cause…
TVA holds community meeting in Pisgah for potential Pumped Storage plant
Story By Hunter Jones On Thursday, citizens around Pisgah gathered at Pisgah High School to hear and give their input on a potential Pumped Storage Hydro (PSH) project. Tennessee Valley Authority…