By Southern Torch Staff FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Former Fort Payne City Councilman Walter Watson has announced his intentions to seek election to the Council this year. "I feel my pervious…
Author: Southern Torch
Aderholt Announces New Campaign Manager for Re-Election Bid
By Southern Torch Staff PHOTO: Alex Vanderford (right) will serve as the new campaign manager for Congressman Aderholt's 2020 re-election bid. He is pictured here with Vice President Mike Pence (left).…
DCHD Announces Drive-Thru Testing in Kilpatrick
By Zach Hester, Reporter • zach@southerntorch.com DeKALB COUNTY, Ala. — The DeKalb County Health Department (DCHD) has announced a drive-thru COVID-19 testing site in Kilpatrick on Thursday, May 7. The testing,…
Polymer Industries Holds Blood Drive for COVID-19 Relief
By Zach Hester, Reporter • zach@southerntorch.com HENAGAR, Ala. — In response to the public health crisis caused by the novel coronavirus, Polymer Industries held a blood drive in association with Blood…
FAITH: Our Safe Place
By Zach Hester, Reporter • zach@southerntorch.com This week, Governor Kay Ivey announced the end of Alabama's "stay-at-home" causing many on my Facebook page to question whether or not this is the time…
NEAHSI Begins Drive-Thru COVID-19 Testing in Henagar
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com PHOTO: Northeast Alabama Health Services will start a drive-thru COVID-19 testing site on Thursday, May 7. (Photo via NEAHSI on Facebook) HENAGAR, Ala. —…
Controversy Over Non-Renewals
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. — The DeKalb County Board of Education held their regular monthly meeting, via Zoom on Thursday, April 23. DeKalb County Superintendent Dr.…
Cooking for Jesus
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com (Submitted Photo) HENAGAR, Ala. — Since the Stay at Home order was issued, many people in our area have been displaced from their jobs. …