Gadsden Eye Associates rolling out first customizable after cataract lens
Gadsden Eye Associates recently announced the addition of the RxSight Light Adjustable Lens (LAL) to its offerings, the first and only lens that can be customized after cataract surgery. The LAL is an FDA-approved innovation that empowers patients to customize their vision based on their unique lifestyles and preferences, which leads to more precise visual […]
Popular Parent Symposium returning to Gadsden
By Lindsey Frazier, Editorial Assistant Three hundred and fifty people attended the Parent Symposium held in Gadsden last year at The Venue at Coosa Landing. The intention was to move the event to different areas of the state, but due to the overwhelming engagement of the community, the decision was made to hold it in […]
Salads2Go’s new Hokes Bluff store opening soon
By Kaitlin Hoskins, News Editor What started as a drawing and a desire to offer families healthy alternatives to fast food now has a brick-and-mortar store with the name Salads2Go – and even more stores on the way. Lee Harrison, CEO of Salads2Go, Harmony Hydration and Gardens on Air, hopes that families of all back-grounds […]
GSCC starts Medical Assistant Program, hires director
Gadsden State Community College is launching a new Medical Assistant Program that offers students a gateway to a rapidly growing healthcare field. The program opens August 19 at the start of the 2024-25 academic year. Applications are currently being accepted. Dr. Susan Thrasher has been hired as the program’s director. “We are providing hands-on training, […]
Smokin’ performing 50th anniversary event Aug. 17
Fans of the band Smokin’ should be getting excited for a 50th anniversary event on Saturday, August 17 at the Pitman Theater in Gadsden. The concert starts at 7 p.m. and the doors open at 6 p.m. The group will perform music from the 1960s, 70s, 80s and 90s, including songs from artists such as […]
Happy National Book Lovers Day!
By Tabitha Bozeman August is full of fun, weird and tasty national days. Some of the ones that caught my attention include National Rice Pudding Day (Aug. 9), National Lazy Day (Aug. 10), National Vinyl Album Day (Aug. 12), National Middle Child Day (Aug. 12), Find Your Inner Nerd Day (Aug. 23), National Dog Day […]
Cheese Wafers and Elizabeth’s Pickled Okra
By Andy Bedwell Cheese Wafers 2 cups of grated extra sharp cheese 1 stick of margarine 1 ½ cups of plain flour 1 level teaspoon of salt 1 ½ teaspoon of red pepper 1 cup of pecans Mix all ingredients together. Be sure cheese and margarine are room temperature. I put my pecans in the […]
The Vagabond – Early pioneer Charles P. Ward
By Danny Crownover Charles P. Ward, a native of Centre, was a product of the Old South by right of birth and breeding and was a shrewd businessman. He ran a successful store and invested in property that reaped profits. In addition, he opened and operated one of the most famous country hotels in Alabama, […]
Keep Smilin’ with Rosie Preston – Will-power and courage
By Rosie Preston Courage is a very strong emotion that we often must dive into our inner self in order to find it. In my own experience, I recently watched my daughter Rachel holding onto hope and faith with a huge amount of courage. A few years ago, Rachel had fallen out of her bed […]