By Southern Torch Staff MONTGOMERY, Ala. — As the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) disease continues to impact communities across the country, Alabama banks are making the health and well-being of their employees,…
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DeKalb Begins Annual Clean-Up
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com DeKALB COUNTY, Ala. — DeKalb County Commission President Rickey Harcrow announced that the County will be starting their annual clean-up campaign this week. If…
DeKalb Co. Courthouse Closes to Public
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com PHOTO: (Chris Pruitt | Wikimedia Commons) DeKALB COUNTY, Ala. — The DeKalb County Courthouse and DeKalb County Activities Building are closed to the public…
Blessing Box Reaches Out in Time of Need
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com PHOTO: The Blessing Box is located at 812 Forest Avenue NW in Fort Payne. FORT PAYNE, Ala. — A Fort Payne resident had a…
ADEM: No Need to Worry About Drinking Water
By Zach Hester, Reporter • zach@southerntorch.com MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Alabamians have no reason to worry about their drinking water amidst the COVID-19 crisis, says the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM).…
Hill Announces Re-Election to FP Council
By Zach Hester, Reporter • zach@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Incumbent City Councilmember Wade Hill has announced plans to seek re-election to the Council this fall. "It has been an honor…
Collinsville Announces New Football Coach
By Southern Torch Staff COLLINSVILLE, Ala. — Collinsville High School is pleased to announce Daniel Garrett as the new Panther Head Football Coach. Garrett replaces Ernie Willingham, who announced his retirement…
Letter to the Editor: Wait for Local Stores to Reopen
Submitted by Scott Lloyd Dear Editor, Governor Ivey’s order for non-essential businesses to close until April 17 was necessary. However, our neighbors who own small businesses are being required to do…