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…
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ADPH recommends resumption of Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine use
By Southern Torch Staff (Photo by Science Source | Juan Gaertner) MONTGOMERY, Ala. — The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) has received final guidance from the Centers for Disease Control…
US opens COVID-19 vaccines to all over 16
By Zach Hester, Reporter • zach@southerntorch.com U.S. — All adults within the United States are now eligible to receive a coronavirus vaccination. According to the new orders, every American over the…
Alabama providers asked to pause administering Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine
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…
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…