Attalla Elementary School fair fosters youth business owners
Photo: Angela and Dylan Rakestraw (left) smile for a photo with Jacob and Jennifer Fitts (right) at Attalla Elementary’s Young Entrepreneur Fair. By Katie Bohannon, Staff Writer Attalla Elementary School hosted its first ever Young Entrepreneur Fair Monday, Dec. 16, with great success. Fifth-grade students operated their own businesses, selling products to their peers and […]
Gadsden’s Iva Nelson named Municipal City Clerk of the Year
By Katie Bohannon, Staff Writer Iva Nelson never thought much about local government until 1984, when she found herself working for the city of Gadsden in the clerk’s office. What began as a better job opportunity resulted in decades of dedication that earned recognition. Nearly 36 years later, the Alabama Association of Municipal Clerks awarded […]
McGuffey Healthcare remembers residents during the holidays
By Katie Bohannon, Staff Writer McGuffey Healthcare in Gadsden raised awareness to a pertinent issue affecting Alabama this holiday season. For most people, the holidays conjure up images of family, friends, food and fellowship. However, for some nursing home residents, the holidays bring challenges. Nursing home residents often experience loneliness and depression during the holiday […]
Rainbow City Coin Club donates $4,500 to local charities
Photo: The Rainbow City Coin Club held a meeting on Nov. 17 at Rainbow City Hall. Pictured, sitting, from left: Secretary Ellen Daniel, Billie Jennings, President Bill Daniel. Standing, from left: club treasurer Howard Jennings, Ronnie Watkins, board chairman Blaine Smith. By Katie Bohannon, Staff Writer The Rainbow City Coin Club hosted their final meeting of […]
Operation Santa Paws now underway at Gadsden Petco
Local animal advocate Christi Brown is demonstrating the power of grassroots conversation, dedication and kindness this holiday season. During a time when receiving gifts sparks excitement, Brown inspires others to give. Earlier this fall, Retired and Senior Volunteer Program’s Traci Pondick asked for Brown’s help promoting their Angel Tree that featured a record number of […]
God’s Word revealed for us – The Way, Part V
By John Larkins The journey on The Way has now spanned about 2,000 years and will traverse another 2,000 years to be here in Gadsden. Our title can apply to several realities. It is applied to the earliest glimpse of people and places locating God’s method, His Church, the people, some born, some not. The […]
In & around SEC football – bowl previews and predictions, part I
By Cole Frederick/Sports Correspondent Friday, Dec. 20 Makers Wanted Bahamas Bowl Buffalo vs. Charlotte (+6.5). Charlotte is making its first trip to a bowl game in school history, and the 49ers have had their best season since joining the FBS. Buffalo is back in a bowl game despite losing quarterback Tyree Jackson to the NFL, but […]
Inspiration from God’s Word – Mary, the Highly Favored One
During this Christmas season, one of my favorite things to do is take time and read and reflect on the birth of Jesus. I love to read about the story of His birth, as well as all the events that took place before and after His birth. Each year as I am reading, the Lord […]
Glencoe, Hokes Bluff girls, Westbrook boys ranked in Dec. 19 ASWA basketball poll
GIRLS Class 7A 1. Hoover 2. McGill-Toolen Catholic 3. Spain Park 4. Theodore 5. Hewitt-Trussville 6. Auburn 7. Sparkman 8. Foley 9. Austin 10. Vestavia Hills Class 6A 1. Hazel Green 2. Eufaula 3. Athens 4. Lee-Huntsville 5. Carver-Birmingham 6. Opelika 7. Mae Jemison 8. McAdory 9. Carver-Montgomery 10. Homewood Class 5A 1. Charles Henderson […]