Southern Torch announced the new addition of Torch Travel in early 2020. Just weeks later the COVID-19 pandemic shut down travel. After over a year, we are proud to announce our…
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CodeRED: Alabama Unveils New Emergency Alert System
MONTGOMERY – The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) has launched a new high-speed notification system known as CodeRED, designed to notify residents of missing person alerts throughout the state. ALEA unveiled the…
ALDOT Announces Road Updates for Memorial Day Weekend
Holiday Reminder for Motorists: Slow Down and Buckle Up (MONTGOMERY, Ala.) –The Alabama Department of Transportation expects a higher traffic volume than usual during the Memorial Day holiday weekend. As an…
Timmons named Interim Superintendent for DeKalb
Marla Jones, Managing Editor / marla@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala.-- At a special called meeting on May 17, Scott Timmons was appointed as Interim Superintendent for the DeKalb County Board of Education. Timmons…
U.S. officials recognize National Police Week
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…
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…