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…
Day: April 29, 2021
Tuberville, colleagues introduce 'Back to Work Bonus Act'
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…
NACC to hold virtual spring commencement ceremony
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…
Cunningham to retire as Fort Payne Superintendent
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…
FP police announce recent arrests
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,…
Fort Payne girls' track team breaks 33-year record
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…
US 11 bridge at Dry Creek now open
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…