By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com PHOTO: The Rainsville City Council held their regular meeting via teleconference on Monday evening. (Photo by Getty Images) RAINSVILLE, Ala. — (Full video on…
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OPED: Caregiving in the Era of COVID-19
Submitted by Candi Williams, AARP State Director ALABAMA — Even in ordinary times, the more than 760,000 unpaid family caregivers in Alabama face a daunting set of daily tasks. Oftentimes with…
Southern Torch Reaches Out to Help Seniors
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com DeKALB COUNTY, Ala. — Earlier this week, DeKalb County Commission President, Ricky Harcrow closed all DeKalb County Senior Centers for the safety of senior…
AHSAA Updates on COVID-19
Submitted by The Alabama High School Athletic Association ALABAMA — Based on the Governor’s and the Alabama State Department of Education’s (ALSDE) directives to close all schools across the state for…
Aderholt Statement on Capitol Tours Cancellation
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Robert Aderholt, (R-Ala.) released the following statement after it was announced that the House Sergeant at Arms, the Attending Physician, and House Leadership decided to end…