Tree fall causes minor injuries, major damage
By Donna Thornton/News Editor
Mary Pollock sat on her front porch in the 1400 block of Forrest Avenue, feeling fortunate to have members of her family sitting safely near her as they looked across the street at two seriously damaged houses.
Five family members were inside the most seriously damaged of the two houses during the March 18 storm when a huge
Thieves should expect no mercy
By Donna Thornton/News Editor
People who try to profit from the misfortune of others can expect no mercy from law enforcement, according to Etowah County District Attorney Jimmie Harp and Etowah County Sheriff Todd Entrekin.
Fierce winds and a tornado in northern Etowah County littered many areas with debris such as metal from buildings and roofs, and left some homes or other
Riverfest lineup revealed: Two more acts confirmed
The Chamber, Gadsden & Etowah County announced more of the entertainment lineup for Riverfest 2013: Reluctant Saints has been added as opening act on May 31, along with headlining 1980s rock great Styx.
Etowah County’s own Jeremy Jackson Band has been added to the June l lineup – the first band announced for that evening’s entertainment.
Reluctant Saints was nominated last year
Officials continue to assess damage
By Donna Thornton/News Editor
The day after powerful winds and an EF1 tornado passed through Etowah and surrounding counties, people were at work trying to clean up and repair property and officials were busy trying to assess the damage.
State Rep. Craig Ford called a press conference with county officials after touring many areas of the county with state Emergency Management Director