By Zach Hester, Reporter • zach@southerntorch.com (Photo by Chip Somodevilla, AP) WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Wednesday, President Joe Biden addressed the nation for the first time since his inauguration to discuss…

By Zach Hester, Reporter • zach@southerntorch.com (Photo by Chip Somodevilla, AP) WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Wednesday, President Joe Biden addressed the nation for the first time since his inauguration to discuss…
By Southern Torch Staff (Photo by Stefani Reynolds, AP) WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) has joined two of his Senate colleagues in introducing the "Back to Work Bonus…
By Southern Torch Staff admin@southerntorch.com POWELL, Ala. — Northeast Alabama Community College (NACC) administrators have announced the college will hold its commencement ceremony virtually this spring. The ceremony will be available…
By Zach Hester, Reporter • zach@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Last Thursday, Fort Payne City Schools Superintendent Jim Cunningham announced his retirement, effective October 1, 2021. "I want to thank you…
By Southern Torch Staff • admin@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — The Fort Payne Police Department announced a slew of recent arrests over the weekend. The following people were arrested from Friday,…
By Marla Jones, Sports Editor • marla@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — On Saturday, Fort Payne hosted the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) Sectional meet. The 4x4 team consisting of Maddie…
By Southern Torch Staff HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — The bridge over Dry Creek on U.S. Highway 11 is re-opened for through traffic, according to a new statement from the Alabama Department of…