By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com (Submitted Photo) HENAGAR, Ala. — Since the Stay at Home order was issued, many people in our area have been displaced from their jobs. …
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RMF to Observe National Day of Prayer
By Zach Hester, Reporter • zach@southerntorch.com (Photo by Yellow Ribbon America) RAINSVILLE, Ala. — The Rainsville Minister's Fellowship will observe National Day of Prayer on Thursday, May 7 at noon in…
Arrests Made After Pursuits, One Involving a Bicycle
By Southern Torch Staff FORT PAYNE, Ala. — From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: A man is in custody after leading a deputy on a chase while on…
Aderholt Assists in Antibody Testing Approval
By Zach Hester, Reporter • zach@southerntorch.com (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik) ALABAMA — A Nashville-based company with assets in Alabama has developed a test to not only rapidly detect an active COVID-19 infection, but…
Ivey to Announce Reopening Plans Tomorrow
By Zach Hester, Reporter • zach@southerntorch.com ALABAMA — According to a statement posted by state Rep. Danny Garrett (R-Trussville) on Twitter, Governor Kay Ivey (R-Ala.) will make an announcement tomorrow, April…
A Family Tradition
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com PHOTO: Danny Stone started his barber career early in life and his family has a total of 16 barbers. (Submitted Photo) FORT PAYNE, Ala.…
75 Confirmed COVID-19 Cases at Wayne Farms
By Marla Jones, Reporter • marla@southerntorch.com ALBERTVILLE, Ala. – Wayne Farms, a producer and processor of poultry in Albertville, is reporting several cases of COVID-19 in their Albertville plant, which employs…
Council on Aging Still Here for Seniors
By Zach Hester, Reporter • zach@southerntorch.com DeKALB COUNTY, Ala. — At a time when people across the world are adjusting to a new normal, the DeKalb County Council on Aging is still…