Gadsden-Etowah County honors veterans
By Donna Thornton/News Editor
“One hero after another,” is the way Rick Vaughan, chairman of the Gadsden-Etowah Patriots Association described those recognized at the 38th Annual Patriots Day program Nov. 7 at Convention Hall in Gadsden.
The program inducted four members to the Patriot’s Hall of Honor as usual. Those inductees were Bobby G. Russell, Bobby M. Junkins, John G. (Jack) Page
Hokes Bluff receives funds for park work
By Donna Thornton/News Editor
The City of Hokes Bluff received funding recently that allowed the Parks and Recreation Department to do needed work to a field so that it can be used for youth sports.
Funding for the project was administered through the non-profit Coosa Valley Resource Conservation and Development Council,. The local office of the Natural Resource Conservation Service worked on
RMS stands against bullying
By Donna Thornton/News Editor The Rainbow Middle School Student Government Association, Builders Club and student ambassadors chose a 1980s theme and a popular ‘80s tune to launch an effort to foster more kindness and caring on campus. The students arranged a “flash mob” in the middle school gym Nov. 1, as a fun way to […]
Means sworn in as mayor of City of Attalla
By Donna Thornton/News Editor
The City of Attalla Council chambers were packed to overflowing Nov. 5 as the once and current mayor of the city took the oath of office.
Larry Means was elected Mayor in this summer’s municipal election, returned to a post he held before he ran for and was elected to the Alabama Senate.
Means served 12 years in the