By Zach Hester, Reporter • zach@southerntorch.com (Photo via tigersfortomorrow.com) ATTALLA, Ala. — Tigers for Tomorrow has a guardian angel. Last week, the non-profit organization announced that Angels in Distress had awarded…
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New Bridge at Mentone Now Open
By Southern Torch Staff HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) advises motorists that the new bridge on Alabama 117 over the West Fork of Little River in Mentone…
Longtime Asst. DA Scott Lloyd Retires
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com ALABAMA — Longtime Assistant District Attorney Scott Lloyd has formally retired from the DeKalb-Cherokee County District Attorney's Office after 25 years of service. Lloyd…
Medicare Open Enrollment Begins
By Southern Torch Staff DeKALB COUNTY, Ala. — The DeKalb County Council on Aging will begin scheduling appointments to assist citizens with open enrollment for Medicare Part D. The enrollment period…
I-59 Southbound Paving to Begin Oct. 13
By Southern Torch Staff HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) advises motorists that contractor Wiregrass Construction will begin outside shoulder leveling on Interstate 59 southbound from Alabama 35…
DA's Office Announces New Promotions
By Southern Torch Staff FORT PAYNE, Ala. — District Attorney Mike O'Dell has announced the promotion of Summer McWhorter Summerford as Deputy District Attorney and Stanna Guice as Assistant District Attorney.…
Back to the Buffet
By Zach Hester, Reporter • zach@southerntorch.com MONTGOMERY, Ala. — At a press conference last week, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey (R-Ala.) announced an update to her "safer-at-home" order, which is extended, along…
ALDOT Halts Construction on Interstates for Labor Day
By Southern Torch Staff MONTGOMERY, Ala. — To accommodate expected higher traffic volume during the Labor Day Holiday weekend and for the safety of the traveling public and roadway workers, the…