Veterans park project underway with new funding
By Kaitlin Hoskins, News Editor On January 9, 1947, a dozen World War II veterans from Etowah County formed a memorial park association and purchased 233 acres of wooded land in the vicinity of Hokes Bluff. The WWII Memorial Park Association members paid $3,200 for the land, and for the next 75 years, the land […]
Gadsden approves measures to update city-wide zoning
By Lindsey Frazier, Editorial Assistant The City of Gadsden Planning Commission is currently working to update city ordinances to better accommodate growth in the future. When the Gadsden City Council and City of Gadsden Planning Commission introduced “GROW Gadsden,” it laid out a map of the future for the City of Gadsden. A portion of […]
GSCC police, security vehicles equipped with AEDs, Narcan
Vehicles belonging to the Police and Public Safety Department at Gadsden State Community College are now equipped with Automated External Defibrillators and Narcan, an opioid overdose reversal medication. “This is a significant enhancement in our emergency response capabilities,” said Gadsden State Police Chief Jay Freeman. “This ensure that our team can promptly and effectively respond […]
ECSO, GRMC offer summer safety tips
Summertime is one of the busiest times for the Etowah County Sheriff’s Office and the local hospitals. “With more people outdoors and participating in activities, it is important that we take precautions to ensure the safety of our community,” the sheriff’s office said in a press statement. “We want to remind everyone to prioritize safety […]
Kids Korner: The Trip, Part One
By Charlotte Bailey One day, four friends named Nikki, Rachel, Emma and Casey, were traveling around the globe. When they were on a flight almost over Japan, there was bad air turbulence. The pilot wasn’t very good, but nobody knew that. They thought that everything was going fine. Then, the pilot said, “Don’t worry everyone, […]
Community Calendar: June 21, 2024
June 22 Family Success Center, located at 821 East Broad Street, will host a rummage sale from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday. Proceeds will go toward its Kids Kamp for kids aged 4 – 11. For more information, please call 256-547-6888. Buck’s Island, located at 4500 State Hwy. 77, will host Fish Fest. […]
Fresh Squash Dressing, Swiss Corn Bake
By Andy Bedwell There’s no better place than the farmers market on a Saturday morning. I can find everything I need for fabulous summer meals. I always go with a list and at the very top is Alabama sweet corn. I just can’t get enough of it this time of year. Squash Dressing 2 cups […]
Arranging the Pieces… Remembering those we miss on Father’s Day
By Tabitha Bozeman Father’s Day this year was a day full of fun and family, making new memories and remembering those who are gone or far away. It was a day for celebrating my husband in his role as “Daddy,” and for letting our own fathers know they are loved. Most of all, it was […]
The Vagabond – A college once stood near Noccalula Falls
By Danny Crownover In May of 1895, citizens of Gadsden were elated over the news that Dr. A.B. Jones, who had been operating Huntsville Female College, had purchased the Belleview Hotel on the Lookout Mountain and was to establish Jones’ College for Young Ladies. Dr. Jones’ institution in Huntsville enjoyed a wide patronage from Alabama […]