By Southern Torch Staff POWELL, Ala. — Northeast Alabama Community College (NACC) distributed the second round of direct payments to students this week after receiving additional funding from the CARES Act…

By Southern Torch Staff POWELL, Ala. — Northeast Alabama Community College (NACC) distributed the second round of direct payments to students this week after receiving additional funding from the CARES Act…
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…
By Steve Flowers, Political Columnist • steveflowers.us MONTGOMERY, Ala. — The 2020 legislative regular session is wrapping up. After this week’s two days of meeting days, only one final legislative day…
By Zach Hester, Reporter • zach@southerntorch.com PHOTO: Mayor Rodger Lingerfelt and members of the Rainsville City Council presented local runners Jerry Clifton and Pam Willingham with a plaque honoring their 365…
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…