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Smith hopes for 4th term

By Joshua Price/Sports Editor Virginia Smith is a political mainstay in the City of Attalla. Smith is currently in her third term as District 4 council member. Few people know the neighborhoods and families of District 4 quite like Smith. She has lived at the same residence in her district for over 50 years.  “My […]

Means to run for mayor of Attalla

By Joshua Price/Sports Editor

Former Alabama District 10 Senator Larry Means’ face is one of the most familiar in local and state politics.

Although he has not held a public office since 2010, Means has not escaped the media spotlight. 

Means said the trial is in the past and should stay there.

“That is behind me now and I’m ready

Legal Notices for the week of June 22 – June 28, 2012

MORTGAGE  FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by mortgage executed by Lorenza Young, Jr. and Kimberly A. Young to G & M Homes, LLC, dated September 8, 2010, and filed for record in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama, in Instrument Number 3337772; […]

Vagabond originated Black Creek Trail idea back in 1980

The official opening of the Black Creek Trail took place last Thursday with a dedication opening at the overlook located north of Black Creek Road and near the Etowah County Rescue Squad building.

The Vagabond, who was the originator of the idea, first proposed a trail from Noccalula Falls to the Gadsden Mall back in 1980 with his Black

Democrats put their values on display

The most important responsibility given to the Alabama Legislature is to write the state’s budgets each year. What a legislator fights for and how they vote on the budgets is the strongest indicator of that legislator’s values.

This year’s budgets became a war over what was more important – protecting corporate tax loopholes or protecting funding for Medicaid, schools and

Sardis’ McElrath signs football scholarship

By Shannon J. Allen/Sand Mountain Reporter

It seems appropriate the signing ceremony for Ryan McElrath, a 2012 graduate of Sardis High School, took place on a Sunday afternoon.

McElrath, who is a preacher, sought God’s guidance through prayer and fasting as he made known his desire to play college football.

A milk lover, the 6-foot-1, 230-pound lineman gave up

Lady Cardinals sign Fort Payne softball standout

By Lew Gilliland/Fort Payne Times-Journal

Holland LaRue admits she likes to talk. It’s a trait that served her well on the softball field.

“I’m a very vocal person,” she said. “Even just being at home with family or something, I’m really loud. Everyone needs vocal encouragement … and I think especially on the softball field. Being the catcher, you

WGAD to broadcast Gadsden City athletic, academic events

Gadsden Radio Media (WGAD) announced on June 21 that it formed a partnership with Gadsden City School to carry the  Titans athletic and academic programs on the air.  “This is more than Friday night football games,” said WGAD owner Jeff Beck.  “We want to bring more awareness to the outstanding programs and academic excellence of […]