By Zach Hester, Reporter • zach@southerntorch.com DeKALB COUNTY, Ala. — The DeKalb County Health Department (DCHD) has announced a drive-thru COVID-19 testing site in Kilpatrick on Thursday, May 7. The testing,…
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Polymer Industries Holds Blood Drive for COVID-19 Relief
By Zach Hester, Reporter • zach@southerntorch.com HENAGAR, Ala. — In response to the public health crisis caused by the novel coronavirus, Polymer Industries held a blood drive in association with Blood…
Ivey Announces Plan to "Reopen Alabama"
By Zach Hester, Reporter • zach@southerntorch.com (Photo via Alabama Governor's Office) ALABAMA — At a press conference on Tuesday, Governor Kay Ivey (R-Ala.), in coordination with State Health Officer Dr. Scott…
ADPH: More Than 1,000 COVID-19 Recoveries in Alabama
By Zach Hester, Reporter • zach@southerntorch.com ALABAMA — According to preliminary data released by the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH), approximately 1,200 Alabamians have recovered from the novel coronavirus. In…
Model Further Lowers COVID-19 Projections for Alabama
By Zach Hester, Reporter • zach@southerntorch.com ALABAMA — A model cited by the White House for projecting COVID-19 data has further lowered the projected impact of the novel coronavirus in Alabama. The…
Commission Holds Special Called Meeting
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — (Full video on our Facebook) The DeKalb County Commission met for a Special Called Meeting on April 7. This meeting…
Wound Care Center Kicks Off Diabetes Awareness
By Southern Torch Staff DeKALB COUNTY, Ala. — In recognition of November’s Diabetes Awareness Month, the Wound Care Center® at DeKalb Regional Medical Center, a member of the Healogics® network, is…
Fort Payne Welcomes Robin Brothers
By Zach Hester, Reporter • zach@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Monday morning signaled the beginning of a new chapter of the Fort Payne Parks and Recreation department. Robin Brothers, a native…