‘Zero G’ team takes experiment to Space Center
By Donna Thornton/News Editor
Gadsden State Community College’s Zero G team has boldly gone where no group of community college students have gone before – teaming with NASA scientists for an experiment bound for the International Space Station.
A group of electronic engineering students went to Johnson Space Center in Houston to test an experiment they’ve been working on that
Falls will be smoking April 12-13
By Donna Thornton/News Editor
The fifth annual Smoke on the Falls Barbeque Festival may be close to home, but its much more than your typical backyard cookout.
The festival, with events April 12 and 13, features barbeque crews in the professional and backyard divisions, competing for more than $10,000 in prize money.
City of Gadsden Parks and Recreation Director Kerry
Guyton: Call about SRO legislation
Speaking at the April 2 Gadsden City Council meeting, Mayor Sherman Guyton urged residents to call their state lawmakers and support a proposed bill that city leaders believe will provide feasible and affordable way to improve school security.
Over the last few months, the city has taken applications from retired law enforcement officers and military personnel — the kind of
Gadsden City schools name Teachers of Year
By Donna Thornton/News Editor
The Gadsden City Board of Education recognized 12 teachers at the April 2 board meeting, after they were selected by their colleagues as the top teachers for 2013 in their respectives schools.
“We’re proud of all our teachers,” Don Campbell, of the Gadsden School system said. He said the system’s teachers are very dedicated to
Full slate of performers set for Riverfest 2013
Full slate of performers set for Riverfest 2013
The Riverfest 2013 line-up is finalized, with ‘80s rockers Styx headlining the show on May 31, and country music legend Kenny Rogers anchoring the show on June 1.
The Chamber, Gadsden & Etowah County announced the confirmation of performances by Rogers and up and coming country performer Corey Smith this week.
Rogers has