HUNTSVILLE — The Alabama Department of Transportation advises motorists that all traffic on several miles of Interstate 59 between Reece City and Collinsville will be shifted to the southbound roadway for…
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Move Over Alabama
Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com NORTHEAST ALABAMA-- The Alabama Move Over Act went into effect in 2010, but police say a lot of drivers do not follow it. According to the…
Major I-59 project to begin next week
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Feb. 25, 2022 HUNTSVILLE — The Alabama Department of Transportation advises motorists that work will soon begin on a $44 million project to remove and reconstruct about 11…
Major I-59 Project to Begin Next Week
HUNTSVILLE — The Alabama Department of Transportation advises motorists that work will soon begin on a $44 million project to remove and reconstruct about 11 miles of Interstate 59 northbound between…
Limited Road Construction during Thanksgiving
(MONTGOMERY, Ala.) – Travelers on Alabama’s roadways can expect higher traffic volumes as the holiday season begins. For the safety of the traveling public, construction industry workers and maintenance crews, the…
DeSoto State Park adds 157 acres adjacent to Little River
FORT PAYNE, AL (July 15, 2021) – The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources recently completed the purchase of a 157-acre tract of land along Little River near DeSoto Falls.…
Congressman Aderholt Encourages People to Check Passports Before Booking Travel
Washington, D.C. —Today, Congressman Robert Aderholt issued a reminder to make sure your passport is still valid before booking international travel. Also, applying for a new passport or a passport renewal…
Torch Travel: Christmas in New York 2021
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…