Noccalula campground to receive $11 million renovation in 2024
By Kaitlin Hoskins, News Editor One of the largest tourist attractions in Etowah County will be undergoing a large renovation project soon, according to Gadsden Mayor Craig Ford. Noccalula Falls Campground, which is home to primitive camping sites, RV camping sites, cabins and extensive walking trails, will soon undergo renovations that comes with an $11,376,500 […]
Southside Fire Department kicks off new year with new equipment
By Kaitlin Hoskins, News Editor The City of Southside recently received $53,500 in grant funding for upgrades within the fire department, and the city is putting that money to use. The department was recently able to purchase a new vehicle extrication tool for $13,500 of the grant money. The other $40,000 in grant funds went […]
Gadsden council receives updates from departments
By Kaitlin Hoskins, News Editor The Gadsden City Council heard a review of 2023 from various department heads at the first council meeting for 2024 on Wednesday, January 3, 2024. The Wednesday morning meeting was a different day than usual due to recent holidays. Following the regular business of the council meeting, department heads took […]
City of Gadsden fire training gets help from grant
Gadsden Mayor Craig Ford announced recently the Gadsden Fire Department has been awarded $11,600 that will be used to improve its career-tech program for local students. The funds were received from the Coosa Valley RC&D Council and will be used to purchase three interactive multimedia panels for the classroom. In 2023, the city relaunched its […]
Main Street Alabama marks 10-year anniversary
Main Street Alabama, a pioneer in community revitalization, is proud to announce its 10th anniversary of making a transformative impact on local economies. The organization’s Main Street Approach™, which leverages resources to revitalize downtowns and neighborhood commercial districts, has not only breathed new life into communities but also become a beacon of success and community […]
Temporary bridge closures set for Jan. 6
The City of Gadsden may see some brief traffic congestion near Broad Street Bridge and Forrest Avenue Bridge Saturday, January 6. Weather permitting, both bridges will be temporarily closed for inspection and they will reopen after the inspection is complete. Broad Street Bridge will be closed at approximately 7 a.m. Saturday morning and Forrest Avenue […]
Southside Fire Department hosing active shooter training Jan. 16
The Southside Fire Department will host an active shooter training event on January 16 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Southside Community Center. The event is geared toward emergency responders and is a free course for first responders and public employees. Active Shooter/Hostile Event Response (A.S.H.E.R.) is an eight-hour course based on the […]
APT to air documentary by local filmmaker
What do a dilapidated barn in Bessemer, a piano-tuning insurance agent and America’s second classically trained African American architect have in common? The Alabama Public Television documentary “Finding the Cornerstone: The Wallace A. Rayfield Story” answers that question as it delves into the life and enduring work of Wallace A. Rayfield, an African American architect […]
Southern Cooking… Chicken Taco Soup, Ham and Lima Bean Soup and Camp Stew
By Andy Bedwell There are some things that you have to know how to make to be a good Southern cook. Fried chicken is a must have, but homemade soup and good Southern cornbread is a close second. I am so fortunate to be in a long line of relatives who enjoyed cooking. This week […]