Group to build ‘adaptive’ home for Garmon
By Donna Thornton/News Editor
H.O.N.O.R.S. – Housing Our Nation’s Outstanding Returning Soldiers – is an organization that rose from the rubble at Ground Zero.
Charles Vitchers, construction superintendent for the Ground Zero recovery and cleanup efforts after 9/11, and Gordon Haberman, who lost his daughter Andrea Haberman in the terrorist attack at the World Trade Center, co-founded the organization in 2011 as
Be part of the Conversation: set CLEAR Plan 2030 goals
The East Alabama Partnership for Livable Communities in conjunction with the The Chamber of Gadsden-Etowah County will host a second round County Conversation for residents of Etowah County to talk about livability in the county and how it affects their quality of life.
This conversation builds on the activities of the first County Conversation and will be a two-way discussion where
Southside readies for City Fest on July 20
By Donna Thornton/News Editor
The City of Southside is preparing for City Fest – an afternoon and evening of fun, food, crafts, games and music on the grounds of Southside High School July 20.
It’s will be the seventh City Fest, and the third year that Southside’s own Kate Falcon has been a performer at the festival.
The headliner for the show is
Red Cross, Premiere Cinemas team up for local ‘Summer Reunion’ blood drive
The summer is generally associated with vacation, recreation and relaxation. But for those who find themselves in need of blood due to accidents, natural disasters or the need for surgery, summer can also be a time of uncertainty, as blood stocks are generally low during the season in which they are most needed.
Volunteer blood donors in Gadsden and Etowah County
Everything comes up roses for Judy Bacon
By Donna Thornton/News Editor
When members of the Gadsden Rose Society met at Judy Bacon’s home on Reynolds Street for a garden party/meeting last month, election of officers was on the agenda.
Not that there was much of a contest. Bacon was selected as president of the Gadsden Rose Society for the seventh year.
And looking at Bacon’s garden, one might understand why.
Bacon’s
Super Bee is 3rd-generation family-owned business
By Donna Thornton/News Editor
When H.M. Hutcheson opened Super Bee Discount Pharmacy in 1971, he couldn’t have known that two generations of pharmacists would follow in his footsteps, serving their friends and neighbors with personalized customer service and care that goes beyond the requirements.
Hutcheson’s granddaughter, Abby Lynn Adams, completed her state pharmacy board tests this month, and is joining her grandfather
Westbrook ace signs with Georgia Highlands
By Mike Goodson/Sports Correspondent
A large group of friends, teammates, school administrators and coaches gathered at Westbrook Christian School on June 21 as Warrior senior pitcher/outfielder Mikhail Cazenave signed a baseball scholarship with Georgia Highlands Community College located in Rome, Ga.
Cazenave attended a baseball camp at the school’s Cartersville campus in June.
“I loved the atmosphere there and I felt at
Southeastern Conference 2012-13 year in review
The 2012-2013 Southeastern Conference sports season came to a close last week when Mississippi State fell to UCLA in the finals of the NCAA College World Series. The SEC posted another highly successful season across the board, winning a total of seven national championships in all sports.
In men’s indoor track, Arkansas won its 20th national championship. The Hogs have dominated
Freedom and Democracy: a privilege and responsibility
The Fourth of July is one of my favorite holidays. It is a special time each year when we celebrate our nation’s birthday (this year is our 237th birthday) with fun, food, fireworks, family and friends.
But it should also be a time when we reflect on what it means to be free and to have democracy.
Thousands of Americans have given