PHOTO: Unemployment in the State of Alabama decreased by .4 percent during the month of March. (Office of Governor Kay Ivey) By Staff Reports MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Governor Kay Ivey announced earlier this…
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DeKalb County's largest bank turns 35!
PHOTO: First State Bank, DeKalb County's largest bank, celebrated 35 years of serving the citizens of our area last week! (Marla Jones | Southern Torch) By Marla Jones, Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE,…
NACC Ranks #1 in Alabama for Medical Assistant Colleges!
PHOTO: Universities.com recently ranked NACC in their listing of Best Medical Assistant Colleges in Alabama! (File Photo) By Staff Reports RAINSVILLE, Ala. — Northeast Alabama Community College has been ranked as Number…
Give blood on Thursday and enter to win $200!
PHOTO: On Thursday, Skelton Orthodontics in Fort Payne will be hosting a blood drive and giving away $200 to one lucky donor! (Make Your Heart Smile Blood Drive | Facebook.com) By…
Liberty Tax - Rainsville open for tax season!
PHOTO: The new location is located on Highway 35 in Rainsville, across from the Package store. (Amy Thrash | Southern Torch) By C. Campbell, Staff Writer cody@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. — This…
Local Cleanup Crew can respond to five Counties in 30 Minutes
PHOTO: The Fort Payne-based cleanup team provides residents of DeKalb, Marshall, Jackson, Cherokee, and now Etowah Counties with Fire, Water, and Mold damage cleanup and restoration. (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By…
5th Annual ‘Made in DeKalb' Expo this week!
PHOTO: The 'Made in DeKalb' Expo gives students the opportunity to network with local businesses and industries to see what potential jobs await them upon graduation. (File Photo) By C.…
Collinsville Health and Rehab celebrates Christmas
By Staff Reports COLLINSVILLE, Ala. — The Christmas spirit found its way to Collinsville Health and Rehab and residents were as busy as Santa's elves making ornaments for the facility's entry…