Considering ‘Code Red’
By Donna Thornton/News Editor
In analyzing the response to the Jan. 28 snow-in of Etowah and surrounding counties, Etowah County Chief Administrative Officer Patrick Sims said it may be time for the county to give serious consideration to a “Code Red” messaging system.
As the snow came down on Jan. 28, some of the county’s emergency responders experienced problems with radios, and
Gladden qualifies in District 29 race
Etowah County Coroner Michael Gladden qualified on Monday to run as a Democrat to represent the 29th district in the Alabama House of Representatives.
“I’m going to bring serious representation to House District 29 by supporting public education, job creation, and by making sure state government lives within its means,” said Gladden. “This election is about schools and it’s about jobs.”
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GSCC hosts ACETA conference; Rick Bragg to speak
Gadsden State Community College will host the Association of College English Teachers of Alabama (ACETA) Conference Feb. 21 – 22 on the East Broad Campus.
ACETA President Steve Hubbard will welcome conference attendees and the award winning papers will be read to begin the two-day conference. College English instructors from throughout the state will participate in this educational event designed to
Etowah Tourism app one of the best
The editors of ConventionSouth magazine, a national multimedia resource for planning events held within the South, officially announced their 2014 list of “The South’s Best Destination Apps and Mobile Sites,” and Greater Gadsden Area Tourism’s travel app was one of those chosen.
These travel apps and mobile sites were selected by ConventionSouth’s editorial team for offering meeting/event attendees the ability to
Riverview holds heart health fair
Riverview Regional Medical Center recognizes American Heart Month, celebrated each February, on Feb. 22 with a Cardiovascular Health Fair offering valuable screenings for only $25.
Riverview Regional Medical Center invites the public to the 2014 Cardiovascular Health Fair, from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Feb. 22.
The event, which takes place at Riverview’s Heart and Vascular Center, includes cholesterol and glucose
Pullin earns Girl Scout Gold Award
Karen Pullin, a graduate of Gadsden City High School, recently earned the Girl Scout Gold Award. Karen earned her Gold Award for her project Clothes for All.
She focused on providing clothes for people who were in need because of house fires or other extenuating circumstance.
Karen raised awareness about her project using word-of-mouth and flyers. She coordinated the donation of supplies