Progress 2021: Hokes Bluff looks forward to 2021
By Katie Bohannon, News Editor After overcoming the difficulties of 2020, Hokes Bluff Mayor Scott Reeves shared the city’s progress and unifying spirit moving into the new year. “Being a small-town mayor, your goal is always to have a sustained local economy that will support the needs of a city,” said Reeves. Reeves compared Hokes […]
Progress 2021: Attalla Mayor shares 2021 plans
By Katie Bohannon, News Editor Following a prosperous year in the midst of a pandemic, Attalla Mayor Larry Means reflects on 2020 and his vision for the new year. In October of 2021, Means anticipates the new Koch’s feed mill’s completion. In 2020, Means announced that Koch Foods, one of the nation’s largest suppliers of poultry, […]
Progress 2021: Tony Reddick discusses 2021 plan for Gadsden City Schools
By Katie Bohannon, News Editor Though several of Gadsden City Schools System’s goals were interrupted by the pandemic, the combined efforts of the board of education and the system’s educators overcame the obstacles that arose. Superintendent Tony Reddick stated that despite the challenges of 2020, 2021 remains a hopeful year to reroute and continue on the […]
Southside Mayor Dana Snyder shares vision for city
By Katie Bohannon, News Editor Following her election in August and her transition from city council to mayor in November, newly-elected Southside Mayor Dana Snyder shares her vision for the city she calls home. Snyder’s lineage in Southside drifts back to the early 1900s, when her great grandfather’s family moved from Calhoun County to Etowah County. […]
Progress 2021: City of Glencoe reflects on 2020, looks forward to 2021
By Katie Bohannon, News Editor As 2021 progresses, the City of Glencoe reflects on the previous year and its goals moving forward. 2020 served as the first full fiscal year in Glencoe’s new city hall, which provided the mayor, council and employees with beneficial meeting and office space to ensure city operations are efficient and productive. […]
Hard Decisions: How YMCA is overcoming COVID-19
By Chris McCarthy, Publisher/Editor The YMCA of the Coosa Valley is no stranger to adversity. The COVID-19 virus has brought about challenging circumstances that will have a lasting effect on the fitness industry, challenges that have forced the local YMCA’s leadership team to make some very tough decisions. Since March of last year, the YMCA in Gadsden […]
Progress 2021: Edgar’s Tile serves community
By Katie Bohannon, News Editor New premium construction services are sweeping Gadsden, courtesy of Edgar Santos. The owner of Edgar’s Tile, LLC, discusses his journey to Noccalula Road and his service to his community. Born and raised in El Salvador, Santos moved to the United States 31 years ago. Inspired to discover a better life […]
Progress 2021: New wellness center establishes in Gadsden
Rise & Shine Wellness Center owner, Kelly White (center) cuts the ribbon for her recently opened health and wellness center at 420 South 4th Street in downtown Gadsden. By Katie Bohannon, News Editor Improving health just became more convenient for residents of Gadsden and surrounding areas. Located on 420 South 4th Street in Gadsden, Rise and Shine […]
Progress 2021: Wellington Bleu’s caters to Gadsden community
By Katie Bohannon, News Editor A new steakhouse is making its mark on the Coosa. Located at 1504 Rainbow Drive, Wellington Bleu’s owner Chase Barkley shares the story of his restaurant’s establishment in Gadsden. Born and raised in Marshall County, Barkley’s relationship with the restaurant business is rooted in his childhood. He grew up in his […]