YMCA’s Father Daughter Dance coming Saturday
By Kaitlin Hoskins, News Editor The YMCA of the Coosa Valley’s annual Father Daughter Dance is one of the most highly anticipated events in Etowah County during the month of February — and this year marks number 15 for the dance. Some families, like Tony Hathcock’s family, circle the date on all their calendars every […]
Ivey appoints Gallardo to the State Arts Council
Governor Kay Ivey recently appointed Gadsden’s Mario Gallardo to the Alabama State Council on the Arts. He began serving his term on the agency’s governing board on January 1, 2024. The council is a body of 15 members appointed for six-year terms to help promote the arts statewide. The primary responsibility of board members is […]
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeast Alabama celebrates Mardi Gras and fundraising
Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Northeast Alabama celebrated Mardi Gras with a fundraising party at 210 at the Tracks in Gadsden on Saturday, Feb. 3. The event included a mask decorating contest and the crowning of a Mardi Gras king and queen. The king was Michael Whorton and the queen was Shaliyah Glass. The […]
GSCC offering new work-based apprenticeship
Gadsden State Community College is expanding the popular “earn while you learn” education model to a new program known as the Consortium of Machining Education Training. It will be on the East Broad Campus in Gadsden and the Ayers Campus in Anniston. “This hybrid work-based apprenticeship program allows students to attend classes two days a […]
GSCC student selected for leadership program
Gadsden State student Clarissa Williams of Henegar has been selected to be a part of the American Society of the Radiologic Technologists Student to Leadership Development Program. The three-year program offers students a chance to attend educational sessions and to network with medical imaging and radiation therapy professionals. Williams is a second-year radiography student at […]
Arranging the Pieces… The experiences we capture in our pictures and stories
By Tabitha Bozeman I need to have a new headshot taken but have not had the time to get it done. So, the other day, I downloaded an app that creates AI-generated photos. I uploaded some pictures, clicked the button and suddenly the “free” app was going to cost $10 a month. I deleted it, […]
Ranch Bean Soup, Pepper Jack Cheese Soup, Vegetable Soup
By Andy Bedwell Cheering on a big game, applauding a good movie or just catching up with family and friends are all great reasons to host a get-together with a variety of yummy soups. Whatever the occasion, you are sure to get the trophy for “the hostess with the most-est.” Ranch Bean Soup 1 to […]
Area students make UA President’s Lists
A number of local students were recently named to the University of Alabama’s President’s List for the 2023 fall semester. To be eligible for the President’s List, students must maintain an academic record of 4.0. Gadsden: Magdalena Batlle, Mary Bone, William Cooper, CamiLee Downey, Anna Goodwin, Hughes Green, Sara Griffith, Will Lankford, Peyton Patrick, Anna […]
Locals make Snead State Dean’s List
Several area students recently were named to the Snead State Community College Dean’s List for the Fall 2023 semester. Students must hold a minimum of 3.50-3.99 grade point average and be enrolled in 12 or more hours of regular college level courses to be eligible for the Dean’s List. Altoona: Candace Danielle Chappell, Kaitlyn Harmon, […]