Gadsden mourns loss of The Colonel: Lt. Col. Carl Harrison, beloved JROTC teacher, dies at 91
By Kaitlin Hoskins, News Editor “Just one more time, I want to tell you ‘Thank you’.” Lt. Col. Carl Harrison spoke those words nearly a year ago to a packed-out gym at Gadsden City High School. Former students, current students, faculty and staff members, board of education members, city leaders and more were gathered on […]
Community Calendar: Oct. 26, 2024
Oct. 26 Trunk or Treat Family Success Center will hold a free Trunk or Treat event from 11 a.m. – 1p.m. at 821 E. Broad Street in Gadsden. There will be music, games and a lot of candy! The event is wheelchair accessible. For more information, call 256-547-6888. Glencoe Fall Fest The City of Glencoe […]
Gadsden State enrollment increases
Submitted photo: Members of the Gadsden State chapter of Phi Theta Kappa participated in the recent Get on Board Day to promote enrollment in the college. Gadsden State Community College has increased its enrollment by 8.14 percent when comparing Fall 2024 semester with Fall 2023. This follows a 7.62 percent increase in overall enrollment for […]
Christi Robinson steps down as Chamber CEO
The Chamber of Gadsden and Etowah County recently announced its search for a President and CEO-Elect pending the departure of Christi Robinson, who is stepping down to pursue a business opportunity. The Chamber’s leadership has assembled a hiring committee that will facilitate the search for President and CEO-Elect. “It was a very difficult decision to […]
Gadsden nominated for top national award
The City of Gadsden was recently named a finalist for the 2024 Civic Experience Awards presented by CivicPlus, a national government technology company. According to the company, its awards program recognizes local government leaders, departments and municipalities working hard to improve civic experiences to create greater civic participation and satisfaction, safer, cleaner and more profitable […]
Brett Johnson hired as executive director of Dekalb County EDA
By Kaitlin Hoskins, News Editor Brett Johnson, Gadsden Mayor Craig Ford’s Chief of Staff, has been appointed as the new executive director of the Dekalb County Economic Development Authority. Johnson, who will begin his role in November, will succeed Jimmy Durham, who has led the organization since its conception 30 years ago. Johnson’s introduction to […]
Main Street Alabama launches new program
Main Street Alabama recently announced the launch of Sweet Hometown Tours: Alabama Main Street Trail, a statewide trail system showcasing the Main Street experience in the state’s designated communities. From Appalachia to the Gulf Coast, Sweet Hometown Tours pairs Alabama’s penchant for historic preservation with today’s love for elevated and authentic experiences in downtown districts […]
ADEM giving counties incentive to cleat out old tires
The Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) recently announced a plan offering counties up to $150,000 over three years to clean up discarded scrap tires from roadsides. ADEM’s Scrap Tire Right of Way Program is available to all 67 counties. The funding is from the state’s Scrap Tire Fund administered by ADEM. One dollar from […]
Arranging the Pieces… Feeling the fear of missing out
By Tabitha Bozeman When I think of the story of my life, October is one of my favorite settings. It’s my favorite time of the year. The heat is finally abating, leaves are changing and there are more fun activities planned than I can possibly attend. I try to plan carefully and thoroughly, but sometimes […]