Child says thanks to officers after collision
By Donna Thornton/News Editor Gadsden Police Chief John Crane shared a story of positive police work during the last Gadsden City Council meeting. Crane said after the Dec. 9 Christmas parade in downtown Gadsden, there was wreck in the Broad Street area. No one was injured, Crane said, but there were two children who were […]
Temple exhibit open at GCSS
The artwork of former Gadsden Museum of Art Director and noted portrait painter Steve Temple is on display on the Gadsden State campus. The exhibit opened this week with a reception in the Meadows Gallery in the Meadows Library on the GSCC campus. The exhibition, Pieces of a Journey, features large scale paintings that showcase […]
Sheriff’s Charities makes Christmas brighter for kids
By Donna Thornton/News Editor Etowah County Sheriff’s Office Public Information Officer Natalie Barton said the shopping she and other ECSO employees do for children to be helped by the Etowah County Sheriff’s Charities is something that brings them joy each Christmas. The not-for-profit organization raises money throughout the year to provide for some of the […]
GRMC offers assistance with sign-ups for heath care coverage
You have most likely heard the confusion surrounding the website for the Health Insurance Marketplace, the government’s new platform for offering affordable health insurance. While the site may not be fully functional yet, Gadsden Regional’s application counselors can help make things more clear and assist with the sign-up process. Moreover, if you enroll by Dec. […]
Gadsden Music Club celebrates American music
The Gadsden Music Club met recently at the Music Center at Temple Beth Israel, 761 Chestnut Street, to celebrate their annual Parade of American Music Program. President Carol Larkins welcomed members and guests. Hazel Oliver gave the Invocation. Stacey Garmon led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America. Sacred […]
Xi Alpha Pi meets for rituals
Gadsden Xi Alpha Pi Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi International, recently met for Rituals at the home of Debbie Landers-Scott, president, in Glencoe. Phyllis Soloman of Glencoe was eligible for the Ritual of The Jewels. Debbie Landers-Scott performed the ritual for her and Millie Stevens of Rainbow City. Both qualified after six months of Pledge […]
Local teams ranked in Dec. 19 ASWA high school basketball poll
BOYS Class 6A 1. Lee-Huntsville 2. Carver-Montgomery 3. Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa 4. Blount 5. Mountain Brook 6. Tuscaloosa County 7. Woodlawn 8. Theodore 9. Bob Jones 10. McGill-Toolen Class 5A 1. Wenonah 2. Parker (5-3) 3. Sumter Central 4. Faith-Mobile 5. Lawrence County 6. Athens 7. Ramsay 8. LeFlore 9. Benjamin Russell 10. Center Point Class 4A […]
Blue Devils race past Glencoe
By Chris McCarthy/Editor Etowah’s running and gunning proved too much for Glencoe on Tuesday (Dec. 17). Fueled by a fast-break offense that scored many of its points in transition and a full-court pressure defense that created numerous turnovers, the Blue Devils (9-1) extended their winning streak to nine games with a 65-40 victory at GHS. […]
Etowah downs Lady Jackets
By Chris McCarthy/Editor Etowah dominated the second and third quarters on the way to a 55-34 victory over Glencoe in girls high school basketball on Tuesday (Dec. 17) at GHS. Leading by six points after one period, the Lady Blue Devils (6-2) outscored the hosts 19 to 7 on the way to a 31-13 halftime […]