Carpenters for Christ work with Mt. Olive to build church
By Donna Thornton/News Editor Construction of a new church for the congregation at Mt. Olive Church in the Altoona area has been a long process, but it has made great progress in the last two weeks, as a crew “Carpenters for Christ” went to work framing the building. Dave Tidwell heads the Carpenters for Christ […]
Riverview to replace cross, rededicate new one June 23
On June 23 Riverview Regional Medical Center will hold a Cross Rededication Ceremony from 2 p.m.to 4 p.m. to celebrate the unveiling of a new, more efficient cross that will replace the existing one that is need of repair.
The cross located atop of Riverview Regional has always been a prominent symbol of Gadsden and has offered a sense of hope
Riverview nurses collecting ‘Bedtime Backpacks’ for Oklahoma storm victims
A group of nurses at Riverview Regional Medical Center is rallying together once again to support those affected by disaster.
The “Bedtime Backpacks” drive was organized two years ago by Jean Scott after the devastating tornadoes of April 27, 2011. The program is now providing disaster relief to children and teenagers affected by the recent Moore, Oklahoma tornadoes.
“Bedtime Backpacks” accepts
Delta Sigma Theta seeks to empower
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. Gadsden Alumnae Chapter recently presented EMBODI – Empowering Males to Build Opportunities for Developing Independence. The program is designed to refocus the efforts of Delta Sigma Theta with the support and action of other major organizations on the plight of African American males. The feature speaker was Jason Smoots. Smoots […]
Sixth Street Cemetery added to state’s historic register
The Alabama Historical Commission recently added the Southern Hills Cemetery in Gadsden to the Alabama Historic Cemetery Register – making it the fourth cemetery listed in Etowah County.
Many people today may know the cemetery as the Sixth Street Cemetery, but still more probably have no idea it even exists.
The cemetery is located at the end of Sixth Street, inside the
Youth course offered again for Barbarians
By Gene Stanley/Staff Correspondent
Young Barbarians, get ready for a Challenge on June 22 at Noccalula Falls Park in Gadsden.
This is the third year for the adult Barbarian event but only the second for the kids’ competition. Gadsden is one of very few cities to offer the event for children.
The YMCA is responsible for there being a kids’ event.
“There were
Area players make all-state baseball teams
By Chris McCarthy/Editor Five area players were named to the Alabama Sports Writers Association’s all-state baseball teams for the 2013 season. Westbrook Christian and Southside each had two players make the ASWA first team. Senior pitcher Mikhail Cazenave and senior third baseman Matthew Reaves made it from the Class 2A state runner-up Warriors, while representing […]
Carter, McGuire highlight all-state softball teams
By Chris McCarthy/Editor A pair of local players slugged their way to select company on the Alabama Sports Writers Association’s 2013 All-State high school softball teams. Sardis senior Kameron Carter was one of 10 players across the state named to the Super All-State team, as well as the Class 4A first team and the Class […]
Third Annual Barbarian Challenge on tap
Towns and cities lived in fear of invading barbarians thousands of years ago, but the horde that will invade Gadsden on June 22 will arrive as welcomed guests.
Participants will seek to conquer a specially-designed 4.25-mile course through the rugged terrain of Noccalula Falls Park as part of the Third Annual Gadsden Barbarian Challenge, the ultimate competitive event for anyone seeking