Submitted by the Alabama Department of Public Health ALABAMA--Cases of COVID-19 are once again on the rise across the United States, with a new Omicron subvariant labeled BA.5 responsible for nearly…
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Locals Protest Mask Requirements
By Marla Jones Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala.-- The Fort Payne City Board of Education held its regular monthly meeting on Thursday, September 23. Several in attendance came to protest…
Masks required at Fort Payne Council
Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala.-- The Fort Payne City council announced on Tuesday, that due to the current COVID status, masks and social distancing will be required at…
Covid hits Clerk’s Office
Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com SCOTTSBORO, Ala.-- The Jackson County Circuit’s office will be closed until at least June 24 due to three confirmed cases of COVID among the employees. The…
FP Moves Forward with Parade
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — (Full Video on southerntorch.com) On Tuesday, the Fort Payne City Council held a special called meeting to discuss the possibility…
Shepherd's Cove to Hold Virtual Summer Soiree
By Southern Torch Staff Albertville – After months of COVID and quarantine, Shepherd’s Cove Hospice offers a chance to party virtually for a cause at the annual Summer Soirée event. Typically…