By Marla Jones Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com UNITED STATES — National Police Week occurs every May, and in 2021 we will be commemorating it Sunday, May 9 through Saturday, May 15. “This…
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Kudzu Millwork to distribute free groceries
By Southern Torch Staff • admin@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Local window manufacturer Kudzu Millwork will be distributing free groceries on Saturday, May 22 at 9 a.m. on the VFW Fairgrounds.…
NACC students receive direct payments from CARES Act
By Southern Torch Staff POWELL, Ala. — Northeast Alabama Community College (NACC) distributed the second round of direct payments to students this week after receiving additional funding from the CARES Act…
Fort Payne Schools recognize Mental Health Month
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — May is recognized as "Mental Health Awareness Month," with "Mental Health Awareness Week" recognized between May 2 and May 8…
NACC music department to host outdoor concert
By Southern Torch Staff POWELL, Ala. — After an uncertain year filled with video rehearsals and virtual performances, the NACC Department of Music is pleased to announce a return to live…
Fort Payne FD purchases life-saving device
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com PHOTO: Chris Hawkins, Amkus representative, and Fort Payne firefighters Eric Middlebrooks, Stacey Smith, Ron Saferite, and Scot Westbrook. FORT PAYNE, Ala. — The Fort…
Alabama to allow night hunting of coyotes, feral hogs
By Zach Hester, Reporter • zach@southerntorch.com ALABAMA — The hunting of coyotes and feral hogs just became easier in the State of Alabama. Last month, Governor Kay Ivey signed a bill…
NACC to hold virtual spring commencement ceremony
By Southern Torch Staff admin@southerntorch.com POWELL, Ala. — Northeast Alabama Community College (NACC) administrators have announced the college will hold its commencement ceremony virtually this spring. The ceremony will be available…