In & around SEC baseball
NCAA Super Regionals Review The NCAA Super Regionals proved to be unkind to the Southeastern Conference. Five teams from the SEC – Florida, Mississippi State, Texas A&M, LSU, and South Carolina – participated in the Super Regionals, and all five teams also hosted the tournaments. However, Florida was the only team that advanced to the […]
Brick Haley to host annual golf benefit at Twin Brdges
Former Emma Sansom High School football standout and current University of Texas defensive line coach Brick Haley returns to his hometown of Gadsden on June 24 to host the third annual Brick Road to Success Charity Golf Tournament. The tournament will be held at Twin Bridges Golf Course, with a portion of the proceeds benefiting […]
New clock installed in downtown Gadsden
Downtown Gadsden installed a new clock on the corner of Court and Broad streets on the 4th Street block on Thursday, June 16. In the early 1900s, a clock tower was located at the courthouse on 4th and Court streets. In later years, clocks at 3rd street and 6th streets provided the time for visitors […]
Heart Walk to host kickoff event
The 2016 Northeast Alabama Heart Walk is hosting a Community Team Kickoff on June 23 at Back Forty Beer Company from 4 to 6 p.m. The American Heart Association is inviting community members who are passionate about heart health and giving back to join the association to raise support for the Heart Walk that will […]
Local businesses highlighted in national campaign
Three Etowah County culinary destinations are being featured in the Appalachian Regional Commission’s Bon Appétit, Appalachia!, a magazine insert that highlights locally owned farms, breweries, distilleries, restaurants and other food destinations in the Appalachia. Etowah County’s own Back Forty Beer Company, Maraella Winery and Wills Creek Vineyards are featured with 800 other Appalacha attractions including […]
Gaston grad to pursue MBA at Harvard
Kevin Ferguson continues to broaden his horizons. The 2008 Gaston High School graduate will pursue an MBA this fall in Boston, Mass., at the Harvard School of Business. The school accepts only 11 percent of its applicants each year and currently is ranked as the top business school both in the United States and abroad. […]
Etowah County farmers markets provide fresh produce
Summer has just begun and so has the demand for fresh fruits and vegetables. Luckily, local cities have started their farmers markets, which support fresh produce and local growers. What is better than a refreshing tomato sandwich or ripe watermelon in this heat? Some local produce includes tomatoes, plums, squash, green beans, peaches, bell peppers, […]
Craig Ford – Breaking the pattern of corruption in Alabama politics
We’ve all heard the famous saying, “power corrupts, and absolute power corrupts absolutely.” It’s really more than just a saying; it’s a lesson from history that Alabama leaders have continued to repeat over and over again. The conviction of House Speaker Mike Hubbard, the suspension and pending hearing of Chief Justice Roy More and the […]
The Vagabond – History of Gadsden city officials, Part II
This week The Vagabond continues with naming all the known mayors and officials of Gadsden. 1899 Mayor L.L. Herzberg Mayor: L.L. Herzberg. Aldermen: J.R. Hughes, First Ward; J.H. Holcomb; Louis M. Smith; Otto Agricola; W.H. Sutton. 1901 Mayor E. Blackwood Mayor: E. Blackwood. Aldermen: Robert L. Miller, First Ward); C.H. Ritch, Second Ward (resigned Oct., 1901, W.L. […]