Storm victims still need assistance
By Donna Thornton/News Editor
Etowah County continues to deal with the damage left by an EF3 tornado that struck the Smith’s Institute community near Sardis City on April 28.
Though initially left off the governor’s disaster declaration list, Etowah County has been added, and that should help those who sustained damage in the storm and agencies that assisted them to recoup some
Community mourns the loss of businessman H.M. Freeman
At the May 6 commission meeting, Larry Payne recalled spending many years traveling with H.M. Freeman as the two sang together as members of the Gadsden Ambassadors.
But more significantly, Payne remembered his long-time friend as an ambassador for Christ in all that he did.
Freeman died on May 2 at the age of 84. His participation in the Gadsden Ambassadors was
Groundbreaking treatment at Riverview Regional prevents esophageal cancer
It seems harmless, but heartburn can lead to deadly esophageal cancer, one of the fastest growing cancer diagnoses in the nation.
Estimated new cases of esophageal cancer for 2014 are 18,170.
Estimated deaths from esophageal cancer for 2014 are 15,450.
There are two types of esophageal cancer: Squamous Cell Carcinoma, which is usually linked to smoking and drinking alcohol, and Adenocarcinoma, which
Habitat for Humanity hosts Circle of Faith breakfast
Gadsden-Etowah Habitat for Humanity’s Church Relations Committee is hosting a Circle of Faith Breakfast on Saturday, May 17, 2014 at 7:30 a.m. at the Habitat for Humanity office located at 3644 Rainbow Drive, Rainbow City for all local pastors and their mission representatives.
The one hour program will offer ideas for church congregations to volunteer and participate in the Habitat
Etowah County earns Farm-City award
A Farm-to-Fork dinner at Cullman’s “Farm Y’all Festival” helped the north Alabama county earn Best Farm-City Committee in the state at the Alabama Farm-City Awards April 3 in Birmingham.
The awards luncheon, held in conjunction with the Alabama Farmers Federation’s Women’s Leadership Conference, recognized the work of students and volunteers across the state in bridging the gap between rural and urban
Alford completes training program
Hokes Bluff native Morgan N. Alford, a Modern Woodmen of America representative, recently completed a five-day training program at Modern Woodmen’s home office in Rock Island, Ill. The program focused on helping families plan for life and reach their financial goals with Modern Woodmen. Speakers also covered topics including technology, fraternalism, underwriting and a number of other areas vital for
Hamlin wins Aaron’s 499 at Talladega
By Price Mason/Talladega Superspeedway
A year ago, Denny Hamlin did not feel healthy enough to finish the Aaron’s 499 at Talladega Superspeedway. On Sunday (May 4), Hamlin couldn’t have felt better.
Hamlin, who needed a relief driver in this race last season because of the lingering effects of a back injury, pulled away on a late
Hamlin wins Aaron’s 499 at Talladega
By Price Mason/Talladega Superspeedway
A year ago, Denny Hamlin did not feel healthy enough to finish the Aaron’s 499 at Talladega Superspeedway.
On Sunday (May 4), Hamlin couldn’t have felt better.
Hamlin, who needed a relief driver in this race last season because of the lingering effects of a back injury,
Etowah’s Thomas wins gold at state track meet
Etowah High senior Lamar Thomas took home a pair of medals at the Class 5A state track & field meet on May 2-3 in Gulf Shores. Thomas won the first place gold medal in the 100-meter dash with a time of 11.05 seconds and captured the third-place bronze in the 200-meter dash with a time […]