Submitted Article ALABAMA--Now is the time to make sure your children are up to date on their vaccines before the start of school. Getting children all recommended vaccines is one of…
Month: July 2022
Harcrow Elected to Serve on Retirement Board
Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com MONTGOMERY, Ala.-- The Association of County Commissions of Alabama initiated and supported legislation in the 2021 session establishing stronger representation for counties on the Board of…
NACC Announces Mustang Gaming Esports Club
Submitted Article RAINSVILLE, ALA.--Northeast Alabama Community College is proud to announce the creation of the Mustang Gaming Esports Club. This club will give students the opportunity to participate in Esports and…
Gift Shop Features Handmade, Unique Items
Owner of Bleu River Jeannee Gannuch on left and vendor Connie Bock on right. MARLA BALLARD, REPORTER FORT PAYNE, ALA. – Bleu River is a home accent and candle bar gift…
McNew Retires after 44 years
Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala.-- After forty-four years, Dr. Joseph McNew, DVM will pet his last patient and retire on Friday. Dr. McNew graduated from the University of…
NCA All-American Cheerleaders
These outstanding young athletes were recognized this past week as NCA All-American Cheerleaders when they attended a combined cheer camp at the DeKalb County Schools Coliseum. Becoming UCA All-American means cheerleaders…
Kiwanis Meeting
Valorie Barnes, Key Club Sponsor at Fort Payne High School, was the speaker at the Kiwanis meeting on July 27, 2022. Pictured left to right are Kiwanian Logan McKenzie, Valorie Barnes,…
New Mayor for Hammondville
Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com HAMMONDVILLE, Ala.-- (Full video on Southern Torch Facebook) Gene Cleckler was sworn in as Hammondville’s new Mayor by Judge Shaunathan Bell on Tuesday. Clecker expressed his…