Submitted by Alabama Department of Public Health ALABAMA – Out of an abundance of caution, the Alabama Department of Public Health has asked all health care providers in the state to…
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Ivey issues new 'Safer Apart' order
PHOTO: Governor Kay Ivey held an update Coronavirus press conference on Wednesday April 7, 2021 (Governor's Office / Hal Yeager) By Zach Hester, Reporter • zach@southerntorch.com MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Last week,…
FP Schools to Continue Mask Requirement
By Zach Hester, Reporter • zach@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — The Fort Payne City School System will continue to requirements masks for students and staff, despite the end of the State of…
Ivey Expands Vaccine Eligibility to Ages 16 & Up
By Southern Torch Staff • admin@southerntorch.com MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Governor Kay Ivey during a visit to the Alabama National Guard mobile vaccination clinic in Wilcox County Friday announced that beginning, April…
DeKalb Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Welcomes Dr. Ginger Medders
By Southern Torch Staff, admin@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — DeKalb Orthopedics and Sports Medicine would like to welcome Dr. Ginger Medders to their team. Dr. Medders is double board-certified and has…
ADPH Extends Vaccine Eligibility
By Zach Hester, Reporter • zach@southerntorch.com ALABAMA — On Friday, the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) announced the extension of eligibility for COVID-19 vaccinations across the state. According to the…
Scale Back Alabama Begins on April 5
By Southern Torch Staff, admin@southerntorch.com ALABAMA – Scale Back Alabama, the state's largest program promoting wellness and physical health, has extended its start date to Monday, April 5. Previously, the entirely…
Ivey Continues Mask Mandate Through April 9
By Zach Hester, Reporter • zach@southerntorch.com ALABAMA — On Thursday, Governor Kay Ivey (R-Ala.) announced the extension of Alabama’s statewide mask mandate and “Safer-at-Home” health order. The order, which was set…