Making progress on I-759 will take the whole team
Many times in my life, I’ve seen that teamwork really does work. Whether it’s in sports, business or government, every member of the team gets together and comes to an agreement – a little give from some people and a little take from others. For teamwork to really work, however, everyone involved, including the leaders, must be willing to
Hazel Oliver’s Umbrella Stand & Cook Brothers Pottery
Around seven years ago at the Etowah Historical Society, there was a big thunderstorm that soaked everyone for the May meeting. This placed Hazel Oliver in the mood to find the society a “historic” umbrella stand.
Hazel went home and looked around. She decided that since her old churn had served well as her home’s umbrella stand, it would
Four Etowah cities make top 30 safest in Alabama
SafeWise.com released its 30 Safest Cities in Alabama Report last week, honoring 30 cities from 18 Alabama Counties. Four of the safest 30 cities in Alabama are located in Etowah County. Rainbow City was ranked 28, with an average of 2.9 violent crimes per 1,000 citizens and an average of 25.23 property crimes per 1,000 […]
Late County Commissioner Tidmore remembered
By Sarrah Peters
News Editor
Etowah County District 2 Commissioner Kenny Tidmore passed away Saturday, February 21 at a Birmingham hospital.
Tidmore will be remembered by his fellow commissioners for his hard work and compassion.
The first time District 3 County Commissioner Larry Payne met Tidmore was while Tidmore was behind the counter of the Noccalula Village Chevron that he owned.
Blessed by the same old quality suit
I have never been all that particular about my clothes. I want to look presentable, but I usually don’t go out and purchase the highest quality clothing. My wife tells me that I have no taste. I would rather have lots of inexpensive clothing that wears out fast than a few good items that will last me awhile.
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GSCC to host talent show March 3
Gadsden State Community College Student Activities will host the show of “Top 10 Talents” on Tuesday, March 3 at 6:30 p.m. in the Wallace Fine Arts Center Auditorium in Gadsden.
Ten student acts will compete for prizes of $200 first place, $150 second place, and $100 for third place.
Solo vocalists performing include: Rachel Berry of Hokes Bluff, Cianna
UPS announces safe Alabama drivers
UPS recently announced 21 elite drivers from Alabama are among 1,445 newly inducted worldwide into the Circle of Honor, an honorary organization for UPS drivers who have achieved 25 or more years of accident-free driving.
UPS drivers, Larry Steele of Altoona, Timothy Kisor of Gadsden and Jeffrey Johnson of Rainbow City were recently inducted into UPS’s prestigious Circle of
GSCC announces 4th annual Etowah career fair
The Gadsden State Community College Career Transitions program will host the 4th Annual Etowah County Career Fair March 6 at the Wallace Hall Fine Arts Center. More than 1,000 juniors, from participating high schools around the county, are expected to attend. The program, which houses the college’s career coaches, has chosen as the fair’s theme: Explore.Overcome.Achieve.
The Gadsden State
Quality of Life dedicates new School-Based Health Center facility
On Thursday afternoon, Quality of Life Health Services, Inc. and many special guests celebrated the opening of a brand new, comprehensive school-based health center located between the campuses of Oscar Adams Elementary School and Litchfield Middle School. Gadsden Family and Student Health Solutions opened its door on November 24th after completion of a capital project to build a new