By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — After a fire, the Fort Payne Public Works building has risen from the ashes with a brand-new, state-of-the-art facility. On…
Category: Business
SCORE AL Announces Small Business Webinar
By Zach Hester, Reporter • zach@southerntorch.com ALABAMA — The Alabama chapters of SCORE, the nation's largest network of volunteer business experts, have partnered together to bring a series of free webinars…
Vulcraft Donates to DeKalb Schools
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com Pictured (L to R): Parental Engagement Specialist Tara Kirby, Vulcraft HR Supervisor Payton Lewis, and Vulcraft Controller Stefanie Reeves (Submitted Photo) DEKALB COUNTY, Ala.…
Love that Chicken from Popeyes!
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Citizens of Fort Payne and the surrounding areas are abuzz as a Popeyes sign was placed in what was formerly…
Alabama Alcohol Restrictions Take Effect
By Zach Hester, Reporter • zach@southerntorch.com (Photo by taphandles.com) ALABAMA — In an effort to curb the spread of coronavirus, the Alabama Alcohol Beverage Control (ABC) Board has implemented measures to stop…
Walmart to Require Shoppers to Wear Masks
By Zach Hester, Reporter • zach@southerntorch.com (Photo via www.positivelyosceola.com) USA — On Wednesday, Walmart, the nation's largest retailer, announced it will begin requiring masks or face coverings to be worn in…
State Launches $100M Program to "Revive Alabama"
By Zach Hester, Reporter • zach@southerntorch.com (Alabama Governor's Office) ALABAMA — Last week, Governor Kay Ivey (R-Ala.) announce a grant program to support small businesses through the impacts of COVID-19. The…
Don't Forget Tax Day!
By Zach Hester, Reporter • zach@southerntorch.com (Getty Images) ALABAMA — Don’t forget about tax day! After the federal government pushed back Tax Day, which is normally set for April, citizens are…