The Vagabond – Livestock used to roam downtown Gadsden
By Danny Crownover Visitors to Gadsden in the past, especially those who were reared in sizeable cities, wished to know why the city authorities back in the 1880s did not pass a law prohibiting cows and hogs running loose on the downtown streets. Gadsden was not much different from most other small town in America, […]
Keep Smilin’ with Rosie Preston – Time out of mind
By Rosie Preston Time is often measured as the seconds keeps ticking, as often witnessed by watching the second hand on a clock. Many important events in my life were measured exactly to the second. There are two events which I experienced I thought I’d never forget – the birth of my two children. The […]
Vicki’s Verbage – Tired husbands make the best quesadillas
By Vicki Scott After a busy weekend, I woke up late the past Monday morning and dashed to our living room without my phone. My husband Alan was still in bed and I did not want to disturb him. I usually post a little something to the ladies in our exercise group on my phone, […]
Magneco/Metrel holds grand opening at former steel mill
Last Friday, July 19, Mayor Craig Ford welcomed Magneco/Metrel to Gadsden during a dedication and grand opening ceremony. The company occupies 100,000 square feet of space at the former Gulf States Steel and Republic Steel industrial site in west Gadsden. “I remember when the steel plant shut down, and it’s wonderful to look at what […]
Gadsden State raises building fee
Gadsden State Community College is increasing its annual revenue by approximately $600,000 with an increase in the special building fee. The fee will increase from $12 to $20 per credit hour beginning in the fall semester. “The special building fee provides funds for improvement of our facilities and to finance bonded indebtedness of the college,” […]
New truck arrives for Gadsden Fire Station 4
The City of Gadsden held a dedication ceremony for the Gadsden Fire Department’s newest fire truck on Tuesday, July 23. The new fire engine represents an investment of more than $1 million by Gadsden Mayor Craig Ford and the Gadsden City Council. “Thank you to the city council for its help in acquiring this vehicle […]
Gadsden’s First Friday returns Aug. 2
Downtown Gadsden will host First Friday on August 2 from 6 to 9 p.m. Residents and visitors can explore Broad Street and beyond for dining, shopping, classic cars, live music and the arts. Broad Street will be closed to traffic at 4 p.m. to allow classic cars, live music and food vendors to set up. […]
Southside gets grant for LED lights
Governor Kay Ivey recently awarded just over $1.1 million dollars in grants to help six municipalities save on operating costs by installing energy efficient lighting and upgrading heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems. The City of Southside is one of the six cities receiving a grant. Grant recipients will use the funds from the Energy […]
GSCC police chief marks first year
It has been just over a year since Jay Freeman assumed the role of the first chief of the Gadsden State Community College Police and Public Safety Department. “I have not taken the opportunity to serve Gadsden State for granted,” Freeman said. “Because of the hard work of our dedicated staff, we have achieved many […]