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ALABAMA — At a press conference on Tuesday, Governor Kay Ivey (R-Ala.), in coordination with State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris, announced her plans to reopen Alabama's economy after climbing COVID-19 infections caused the state to "stay-at-home" for the majority of April.

Ivey stated on Thursday, April 30 at 5 p.m., the State of Alabama will enter a "Safer at

Home" order, a less restrictive measure than the "stay-at-home" order, which will expire on Thursday.

The "Safer at Home" order will still require social distancing, and allow the focus to be placed on both personal health and economic health. The order, which comes as Alabama sees a "stabilization" in new cases, will include the following measures: • All retail businesses will be allowed to reopen with a 50% occupancy and six feet between customers

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By Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com HENAGAR, Ala. — Since the Stay at Home order was issued, many people in our area have been displaced from their jobs.

During these difficult times, some people are wondering where their next meal will come from. People are looking for support and Mark Young is no stranger to helping the community.

Young has served dinners for Thanksgiving and Christmas for those who have no place to go, for many years out of his own pocket.

In March 2020, Mark Young and his ministry started running his food truck to help feed those suffering during this time. People are greeted with a smiling face and signs with uplifting scriptures as they receive their meal.

Young serves hot meals on Tuesday and Friday. The food ministry has served more than 1,000 meals weekly since the pandemic. The ministry also offers supplies for anyone that needs extra help during this time.

Young has friends who donate food to his ministry weekly and has support from some local churches. “I have some to walk up to me and hand me $100 or $40, even $20. I still have to go into my pocket but it’s a blessing� said Mark Young. “I am feeding over 1,000 meals a week and its growing with less money BUT God!!!�

Mark Young is a humble man who would never ask for assistance. His gift is service. The number of meals feeding our local community has to be a huge financial burden. If you would like to support his ministry, he can be found on Facebook at www.facebook.com/markyoung.

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RAINSVILLE, Ala. — The DeKalb County Board of Education held their regular monthly meeting, via Zoom on Thursday, April 23.

DeKalb County Superintendent Dr. Jason Barnett updated the Board on school closures and how the school system was dealing with the pandemic. “We are making through it the best we can, I’ve been really encouraged and pleased by the work of everyone� stated Barnett.

During the meeting, the following Non-Renewals and Terminations were approved: • Scott Clifton Secondary Science Teacher - Collinsville High School • Allison Davis - Secondary English Language Arts / EL Teacher - Collinsville High • Emily Bales Elementary Teacher Crossville Elementary School • Caitlyn Hunt Dickey - Secondary Mathematics

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Teacher - Crossville Middle School • Amelia Parker Pre-K Teacher Crossville Middle School • Jerry Smith Assistant Custodian (7-Hr/9-Month) - Crossville Middle School • Shay Mitchell - Assistant Custodian (7-Hr/9-Month) - Crossville Middle School • Kaitlyn Weaver Secondary English Language Arts Teacher - Crossville High • Christina Ford Secondary General Science - Crossville High School • Cory Amos Secondary English Language Arts Teacher - Crossville High School • Tammy Richey - Itinerant Special Education Aide/ Paraprofessional - Geraldine • Jessica Galloway -

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• All Alabama beaches will reopen • All non-work gatherings of 10 or more people are still prohibited • Elective medical procedures may resume • In-person gatherings at churches still prohibited • Hair salons will remain closed • Restaurants are still only open for curbside pickup, take-out or delivery State Public Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris stated that Alabama has

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Custodian (9-Month/7Hour) - Geraldine High School • Autumn Hinton - Itinerant Special Education Teacher Geraldine High School • Elizabeth Conn Secondary General Science Teacher Geraldine High School • Skylar Painter Elementary Teacher Geraldine High School • Akela Barkley Secondary English Language Arts Teacher - Henagar Jr. High • Christina Watkins - Elementary Teacher Ider High School • Ashley Hudgins Itinerant Special Education Teacher - Ider High School • Amy Hardin Itinerant Special Education Teacher Henagar Jr. High School / Plainview • Kyle Coots Elementary Teacher -

Plainview High School • Ali Duke-Moses Secondary Mathematics Teacher - Plainview High School • Heather Conkle Pre-K Teacher - Ruhama Jr. High School • Jason LindseyAide/Paraprofessional - Ruhama Jr. High School • Molly Veal - Family and Consumer Sciences Teacher - Sylvania High School • Jeffery Baird Secondary General Science Teacher - Valley Head High School • Marc Walsh Elementary Teacher Valley Head High School All non-renewals and terminations were approved unanimously with the exception of Ali Duke-Moses, which passed with a 3-2 vote, with Carol Hiett and Mark Richards voting against the non-renewal of Moses. Moses taught secondary mathematics and helped coach the Plainview Softball team.

On Friday evening, a crowd of parents and students including Rainsville Councilmember Brandon Freeman gathered at the

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Funding, Representation at stake for Jackson Co. in Census

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SCOTTSBORO, Ala. — According to the U.S. Census Bureau Jackson County currently holds a 51.1% response rate in household census participation, which is lower than both the state and national rate.

Data received from census respondents will be used in the allocation of billions in federal dollars. Local education programs, crucial

services, and infrastructure items are tied directly to this funding.

Emergency services, highways, school lunches, SNAP benefits, mental health services, Medicaid, and Head Start are all items that are funded using census data.

Participation is also crucial concerning economic development as industry uses census statistics to determine where to bring business.

These numbers also assist in determining where new health clinics

are needed.

Alongside collecting information for funding purposes, population data determines the reapportionment of congressional representation. As it currently stands, Alabama is in jeopardy of losing at least one congressional seat.

It is possible that without the full participation, Jackson County could potentially lose out on critical federal dollars that shape the future of our

community.

In order to preserve funding for essential services and maintain Alabama’s representation in Congress, it is incumbent upon each and every citizen to take a few minutes and complete the census questionnaire.

Do your part today and complete the 2020 United States Census at https://my2020census. gov. Encourage friends and family to fulfill their civic duty and participate as well.

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JSCO to Resume Google Gives $25,000 to Normal Hours in May Jackson County Relief Fund

By Jackson Blaze Staff JACKSON COUNTY, Ala. — The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office (JSCO) will return to normal office hours on Friday, May 1. The office will be open at its regular hours from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

“We have implemented new guidelines of service for our office and ask that everyone adhere to them when conducting business in our main office or investigations,” the JSCO said in a statement. No more than two (2) individuals will be allowed into the main office at one time and no more than one (1) in investigations.

“We ask that if you do not have official business do not enter our offices,” the statement continued.

“Also, if you are feeling ill or have a fever, do not visit the Jackson County Courthouse.”

The Courthouse main hallways will have lines formed with markings six feet apart and customers will be required to wait there until space is available in the office where they wish to conduct business.

Pistol permit issuance and renewals will be available in the JSCO’s main office. For required documents and pricing for pistol permits, please visit the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office website.

“We appreciate everyone’s cooperation and patience during this time. Any updates made will be posted,” the statement concluded.

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By B.A. Little, Reporter & Sarah Stahl, Director of Marketing & Tourism at Mountain Lakes Chamber of Commerce SCOTTSBORO, Ala. — The Mountain Lakes Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce a Jackson County Partnership of epic philanthropic proportions. The group’s goal is to provide quick cash to the small businesses that are getting lost in the cracks of Government Funding options. Partnered up are Google, Regions Bank, Jackson County Economic Development Authority, The Cities of

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Bridgeport, Scottsboro, Section, Stevenson, Woodville, Dutton, Jackson County Commission, and several industries represented on the Chamber Board.

The whole purpose of the fund is to give our hardest hit small businesses some much-needed cash flow.

According to a recent U.S. Chamber poll, our country is in danger of forever losing 1 in 10 businesses if the economy continues as is.

Looking forward, we are in danger of losing 50% of our country’s small businesses, in the event that our current situations continue for

another eight weeks.

None of us want to stand around and watch that happen, so our community has banned together using local resources to help save struggling businesses as we continue to move forward in building a better community.

Google initiated the fund with a donation of $25,000 and Regions Bank recently offered an additional $8,000.

Those interested in donating to the Small Business Relief Fund can go to the website and click the Donate Now button or mail checks to the Mountain Lakes Chamber of Commerce at 407 E. Willow Street, Scottsboro Al 35768.

To continue funding businesses as online applications are completed, we will need much more funding to be able to help as many businesses as possible.

“It is our commitment to do everything possible to help our small

businesses during this unprecedented crisis,” said Rick Roden, President/CEO of the Mountain Lakes Chamber of Commerce “This county-wide partnership gives us an opportunity to offer much-needed help to the local businesses we serve.”

We will begin taking applications on Friday, 4/24, and plan to begin distributing funds in early May; as donations become available.

Applicants DO NOT have to be a member of the Chamber of Commerce to apply but encouraged to read over the application criteria on the application form. We encourage ALL qualified businesses to apply, and in order to process requests in a timely manner, all information must be as accurate as possible.

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Monday marked the 9th anniversary of the April 27, 2011 tornado outbreak that ripped across the State of Alabama. (Photo by Southern Torch)

By Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com DEKALB COUNTY, Ala. — We will never forget April 27, 2011, and the massive tornado that made its path across DeKalb County.

When an EF-5 tornado passed through Rainsville, the wind peak was greater than 200 miles per hour and with a path measuring 33.8 miles long and ž miles wide, killing 35 people in the area and 238 across the state, according to the National Weather Service.

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By Marla Jones Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com

HENAGAR, Ala. — Northeast Alabama Health Services, Inc. in Henagar will begin offering drive-thru COVID-19 testing on Thursday, May 7.

The tests will be administered at the Henagar Community Center from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The drive-thru testing site will have easy to follow signs for instructions.

If you have insurance, no co-pays will be collected and your insurance will be filed for you. For those without insurance, the test will be offered at no cost to you.

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verse alone that no matter where we are or what kind of sin-filled world we're surrounded by, God is with us and provides a safe place for those who choose to believe in the promise of salvation and accept Christ as Lord.

This safe place, unlike the temporary bindings and quiet resolute provided by staying in our homes, will never end.

There are no restrictions that can be lifted on it and the protection it provides is everlasting.

This week, as many of us struggle with readjusting to some sense of normalcy, take refuge in God's safe place, and give thanks for the blessings he provides.

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This week, Governor Kay Ivey announced the end of Alabama's "stay-at-home" causing many on my Facebook page to question whether or not this is the time to leave "our safe place."

For most Americans, being indoors has provided some sort of comfort in these trying times of COVID-19, but regardless of your feelings on lifting the restrictions caused by this virus, we all have a safe place that's available to us no matter where we're at.

In Psalm 46:1-2, the Bible says, "God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore will not we fear, though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea."

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FORT PAYNE, Ala. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: A man is in custody after leading a deputy on a chase while on a bicycle.

The subject, Byron Gentry (46 of Bryant) was located after a chase into a wooded area and found to have an outstanding warrant for Domestic Violence. He was further charged with Resisting Arrest and Attempt to Elude.

Over the last week, the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office (DSCO) apprehended several other people during both chases and traffic stops.

The following people were arrested: â&#x20AC;˘ Joshua Loudermilk (29 of Fort Payne): Criminal Mischief 1st Degree, Resisting Arrest, Assault 3rd Degree, Possession of a Controlled Substance, Attempt to Elude, Criminal Mischief 3rd Degree, Reckless Endangerment (x3), Possession of Marijuana 2nd Degree, and

Driving Under the Influence â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Controlled Substances â&#x20AC;˘ Misty Jones (43 of Sylvania): Resisting Arrest, Attempting to Elude, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Possession of Marijuana 2nd Degree, and Public Intoxication â&#x20AC;˘ Bradley Keith Bell (49 of Fort Payne): Possession of a Controlled Substance and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia â&#x20AC;˘ James Arsenault (29 of Valley Head): Theft of Property 1st Degree, Possession of a Controlled Substance (x2), Possession of Marijuana 2nd Degree, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia â&#x20AC;˘ Kendra Gravitt (24 of Valley Head): Possession of a Controlled Substance (x2), Possession of Marijuana 2nd Degree, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia "I'm glad no one was hurt in these pursuits," said Sheriff Welden. " I want to personally thank our guys and girls for putting in the hard work...even when it means they are at greater risk during the pandemic."

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"What our citizens have done is working, and I appreciate that so many people have been willing to do the right things to keep themselves healthy," Ivey stated.

Ivey encouraged employers to take reasonable steps to keep workspaces to ten persons or less, disinfect office spaces, common-sense hygiene, and continue telework where possible.

She also said hospitals are no longer expected to see a surge.

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personal minister, stated houses of worship must reopen in gradual motion, just like the economy. He stated that "at this time, Alabama does not meet the guidelines to reopen houses of worship" according to guidelines provided by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC).

"The threat of COVID-19 is not over," Ivey stated. "Folks, we must continue to be vigilant in our social distancing... better days are ahead of us, I'm sure of that."

As of Tuesday morning, Alabama had 6,580 cases of the novel coronavirus out of 74,359 tested. The Alabama Department of Public Health reported 241 deaths due to COVID-19 and 900 Alabamians have been hospitalized with the virus since March 13.

In DeKalb County, there are 75 positive cases of COVID-19 out of 881 tested. Two deaths have been reported in the County.

DEATH NOTICES W.T. WILSON Teddy Byron Kean - 80 of Fort Payne, passed away on Wednesday, April 22. A private visitation and graveside service will be held at a later date.

Chase Alexander Hairston - 32 of Sylvania, passed away on Thursday, April 23. The family will hold a private graveside service.

Samuel Wynell Godwin - 96 of Grove

Oak, passed away on Thursday, April 23. The family will hold a private visitation and graveside service at a later date.

Bobby Jack Davis 85 of Geraldine, passed away on Friday, April 24.

The family will hold a private graveside service.

Linda Sue Capes - of Fort Payne, passed away on Sunday, April 26. The family will be holding a private graveside service at a later date.

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BURT Catharine Ayers Anderson - 85 of Fort Payne, passed away on Sunday, April 26. Due to gathering restrictions, the family will hold a private service with a Celebration of Life at a later date.

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KERBY Larry Cordell - 73 of Henagar, passed away on Friday, April 24 at his residence. Private services will be held in order to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

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Loeda Stiefel Black - 81 of Rainsville, passed away on Wednesday, April 22. Private services will be held with burial to follow in Mountain View Memory Gardens.

J.B. Junior Boyd Loveless - 88 of Ider, passed away on Wednesday, April 22 at her residence. Private services will be held.

Gloria Jean Davis Farmer - 77 of Fort Payne, passed away on Tuesday, April 28.

Visitation by appointment was held on Wednesday, April 29

Judy Bradford Kilgore - 63 of Bryant, passed away on Wednesday, April 22 at her residence. Private services will be held for the family.

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Jackie Lynn Roberts - 59 of Fort Payne, passed away on Sunday, April 26. No services will be held at this time.

WILSON Paul Andrew Delucia - 70 of Fort Payne, passed away on Thursday, April 23. Due to gathering restrictions,

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