By Southern Torch Staff DeKALB COUNTY, Ala. — In recognition of November’s Diabetes Awareness Month, the Wound Care Center® at DeKalb Regional Medical Center, a member of the Healogics® network, is…
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COMPETITION: Enough Pie for Everyone
By Jenna Sue Payne, Sales Manager DeKALB COUNTY, Ala. — We’ve all been there before. A new business opens in town, you’re standing in your favorite boutique and the owner makes…
DeKalb Co. Schools Awarded Grant to Hire School-Based Social Workers
By Southern Torch Staff DeKALB COUNTY, Ala. — Recently, the DeKalb County Board of Education received notice that the DeKalb County School System would be awarded grant money from the Alabama…
FORT PAYNE PD: Leaving the Scene of an Accident with Injuries
By Southern Torch Staff FORT PAYNE, Ala. — According to Fort Payne Police Chief Randy Bynum: On October 17, at approximately 7:50pm, officers responded to a two-vehicle accident with injuries in…
Beehler terminated as JSU President
By Zach Hester, Reporter • zach@southerntorch.com (Photo by Stephen Gross | The Anniston Star) JACKSONVILLE, Ala. — Today, Jacksonville State University's Board of Trustees voted to terminate John Beehler as the…
DeKalb Co. Candidates Begin Qualifying for 2020
By Zach Hester, Reporter • zach@southerntorch.com DeKALB COUNTY, Ala. — Candidates in DeKalb County have begun qualifying to run for elected office in 2020. The primary elections in Alabama will be…
Inside The Statehouse: Congressman Jack Edwards — An Alabama Legend Passes Away
By Steve Flowers Political Columnist MONTGOMERY, Ala. — One of the most outstanding congressmen and leaders in Alabama history is Congressman Jack Edwards. He passed away three weeks ago at age…
Raye Honored by Legacy of Hope
By Zach Hester, Reporter • zach@southerntorch.com BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Last week, Legacy of Hope, Alabama’s Organ and Tissue Donation Alliance, hosted their Inaugural Stars of Hope Gala. Trudy Raye of the…