Learning the cost of drunk driving
By Donna Thornton/News Editor
Upperclassmen at Gadsden City High School learned the harsh reality drinking under the age of 21 last week, when the Alabama Beverage Control Board brought its “Under Age, Under Arrest” program to the school.
But the lessons about the legal risks they face from underage drinking may not be the most lasting lessons.
The students also heard from Renza
Goodyear: Talk of past, future
By Donna Thornton/News Editor
You can hear the pride in Winston Anderson’s voice when he talks about his career at Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company (from January 1965 to April 2001).
The company, celebrating its 85th year this year, had just celebrated its 35th anniversary when he went to work there.
“They gave everybody these caps with 35 on them, and everybody
GPL devotes 4th floor to reference/genealogy department
By Donna Thornton/News Editor
Libraries are places for stories, and no stories can be more important to a community than the histories of its people.
The Gadsden Public Library has given a new home to those stories, moving its genealogy and reference section to the newly renovated fourth floor.
The Bobby Junkins Reference and Genealogy Department celebrated its opening recently with a ribbon-cutting,
Southern Cooking with Andy Bedwell
Marshmallow Delight and Mexican Chicken Casserole
Some people say Southern dishes are just too rich or too sweet, but to me they are just “mighty good.” Nothing brings Southerners together like a big dinner.
I am so proud to share some of my Southern Secrets and most cherished recipes with all of you. They’ve been handed down through the generations and passed
The Neighborhood Scoop by Dr. Cynthia L. Toles
Food is a very important and essential aspect of the African-American culture.
Food is served faithfully at family gatherings, wedding receptions, after funerals, baby showers and many other activities.
Having food at functions shows the value of sharing as a part of the African-American heritage.
Food is associated with comfort, having a good time and celebration.
There was a period of time, especially in
Gadsden Runners Club to host race event at Noccalula Falls May 3
The Gadsden Runners Club will host a race on Saturday (May 3) to introduce runners and guest to a new section of trail the runners club helped to prepare in the Black Creek area.
Jim Copeland of the Gadsden Runners Club said the Spring Trail Run will begin at 8 a.m. Saturday at the Noccalula Falls Chapel. Runners can register for
Learn throughout life with OLLI
The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at The University of Alabama (OLLI at UA) and The Gadsden Center have partnered to offer another exciting Summer semester for its members! OLLI at UA in Gadsden is offering thirteen classes that meet once a week for a duration of four to eight weeks. Six weekly bonus events and five exciting field trips are
Social Security launches new disability process for veterans
Carolyn W. Colvin, Acting Commissioner of Social Security, recently announced the launch of a new disability process to expedite disability claims filed by veterans with a Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) disability compensation rating of 100 percent Permanent & Total (P&T). Under the new process, Social Security will treat these veterans’ applications as high priority and issue expedited decisions, similar
Gadsden Rotary Club awards four members Paul Harris Fellowships
The Gadsden Rotary Club recently recognized four members by awarding them a Paul Harris Fellowship.
Velda Eugenias, president, and Wilbur (Bubba) Masters, president elect, presented the distinctive Paul Harris Fellow lapel pin to Joanne Hightower, Emily Hawk-Mills, Valerie Richardson, and Velda Eugenias, for their contributions to Rotary International.
The Paul Harris Fellowship is given in honor of Paul Harris, who founded Rotary