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A Guide for the Bride from Merle Norman

Congratulations on your engagement!

You’re about to enjoy one of the most exciting and memorable experiences of your life. Let Merle Norman help with the beautiful details.

Make an appointment with a Beauty Consultant to establish a personalized skin care and makeup plan for radiant results on your big day and beyond. Members of your bridal party are also invited for private

Alabama Gift Company is expanding

Just in time for wedding season, The Alabama Gift Company is expanding to accommodate its “High Cotton Style” Home Store.

Brides in the Gadsden area will soon have a larger selection to choose from for their bridal registry.  The new area of the store which will be called “High Cotton Style – Home Goods for High Living” will be opening soon

Off they go: SHS seniors bound for Air Force Academy

By Donna Thornton/News Editor

All graduating seniors hope to “spread their wings,” but two Southside High School graduates are looking to earn their wings at the United States Air Force Academy.

Alyssa Garmon and Haden Ryals have both been accepted at the academy, via different paths.

Ryals, winner of the Class 5A state wrestling title in the 152-pound weight division, was competing at

Etowah County 4-H baking winners recognized

Every year, the Etowah County 4-H Program holds a county-level Junior Baked Foods Contest & Healthy Living for Life Contest during the month of February. This year’s event was held at the Rainbow City Community Center. 

The Etowah County 4-H Junior Baked Foods Contest is one of our most popular contests. To qualify for this county-level contest, Junior (ages 9-11) and