Obituary: Anita Griffith Hill
“This is the day that the Lord has made! Let us rejoice and be glad in it.” How many times has Anita sung that song of praise? It is the opening song of Good News Club, so it is a hymn that is dear to her. But now she can sing it in the presence […]
ALEA’s Glencoe driver’s license office moving to Etowah County Courthouse
By Kaitlin Hoskins, News Editor The Glencoe driver’s license office will close at end of day September 27 ahead of the office’s move to the Etowah County Courthouse. The move will only take a few business days and the new office at 800 Forrest Avenue in Gadsden will open on Monday, October 2. The Etowah […]
Woman’s Club of Gadsden celebrates 100 years
Submitted photo: Members of the Woman’s Club of Gadsden pose for a photo with Gadsden City Council and Gadsden Mayor Craig Ford. By Kaitlin Hoskins, News Editor The members of the Woman’s Club of Gadsden and city leaders gathered at the club’s house to celebrate the club’s 100th year this past Sunday, September 17. The […]
Hokes Bluff Cityfest returns this Saturday
By Kaitlin Hoskins, News Editor Hokes Bluff Cityfest will return to Hokes Bluff City Park Saturday, September 23 and will start with breakfast at 7 a.m. The Hokes Bluff Tawannah Lions Club will serve breakfast for $5 starting at until 10 a.m. Coinciding with breakfast, a cruise in car show will be in the park […]
A sweet old lady receives help
By Vicki Scott Being that both my mother and mother-in-law suffered from dementia, my passion revolves around helping when I can when I encounter such cases. This passion led me to take every class I could find that dealt with dementia, then working with people with dementia and then being a caregiver for several clients […]
Southern Cooking: More favorite football foods
By Andy Bedwell My favorite football menu includes my cheese dip, taco soup and gooey pineapple cake. Cheese Dip to Die For 1 (8-ounce) cream cheese, room temperature 1 cup mayonnaise 1 bundle chopped green onions ½ cup bacon bits 2 cups Monterey Jack cheese, shredded 12 Ritz crackers, crumbled Mix together cream cheese, mayonnaise, […]
City of Gadsden announces $800k grant for sidewalks
On Wednesday, Gadsden Mayor Craig Ford announced the city had been awarded an $800,000 grant from federal transportation funds to improve sidewalks downtown. “We are thankful to Governor (kay) Ivey, the Department of Transportation, and city administrative staff for bringing more of our tax dollars back to Gadsden,” Ford said. “As we undergo our city’s […]
Theatre of Gadsden to perform Anne of Green Gables for students
Registration for schools is now open for the Theatre of Gadsden’s performance of Anne of Green Gables. The special showings for schools are October 5 and October 6, with two showings each day, one at 8:45 a.m. and one at 11:45 a.m. The regular showing of the performance will be October 7 at 2 p.m. […]