Chamber announces new president and CEO
The Chamber of Gadsden and Etowah County announced on Monday, Nov. 25 that Philip Hall has been named the new president and CEO, effective January 1, 2025. Current President and CEO Christi Robinson announced in October that she would be stepping down “to pursue a business opportunity.” Following that announcement, The Chamber underwent a search […]
Holiday spending predicted to grow only two percent
According to The Alabama Retail Association, Alabamians spent 2.8 percent more during November and December 2023 than they did during the same period in 2022. For all of 2023, Alabama retail sales grew 3.42 percent. This year, spending is expected to be the same as 2023, or maybe slightly better. For the first eight months […]
Legals for 11/29/2024 – 12/05/2024
MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE NOTICE Whereas, default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Billy H. Freeman, Jr., an unmarried man, to Family Savings Federal Credit Union on the October 28, 2019, said mortgage being recorded at Instrument #3493014, Mortgage Records, Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, […]
Local elementary student wins statewide reading competition
The Alabama Education Association (AEA) this week announced its 2024 annual “Be a Champion and Read” contest winners. AEA’s Be a Champion and Read contest is a statewide reading competition that has included over half a million student participants representing every school district in Alabama. Alabama public school K-6 students are challenged to read six […]
Dates set for GSCC choir holiday tour
The Gadsden State Community College A Cappella Choir and Singers will make appearances at churches and community events during its annual Christmas Tour. The group kicked off the tour on Nov. 24 at Providence Baptist Church in Ragland. The tour will include the group’s 22nd consecutive year to perform at the Annual Tree Lighting at […]
Southern Cooking: Stew, Soup, Chili and Andy’s Everyday Southern Cornbread
By Andy Bedwell Let’s warm up the season with some tried-and-true favorite soup recipes from some of our supporters. They showcase a wide range of flavors and textures. We guarantee you that they will make a dinner delightful. Brunswick Stew 1 3.5 pound Pork Butt 1 4-pound whole chicken 3 gallons water 2 cups diced […]
Arranging the Pieces… Changing the way we see
By Tabitha Bozeman This weekend, our family is going to the beach. We have made this a family tradition and we look forward to it every November. The weather will be cool, the beaches will be mostly empty and our girls will have a great time looking for shells, interesting pieces of driftwood and sundry […]
Local basketball roundup: Hokes Bluff, Westbrook, Glencoe, Southside post wins
Photo: Hokes Bluff’s Logan Carr (23) drives to the basket as Bryce Whitaker (20) looks on during the Eagles’ 68-52 win over Sand Rock on Thursday, Nov. 21. (Courtesy of Alex Chaney) Boys Titus Jones scored a game-high 24 points while adding three assists and three rebounds in Westbrook Christian’s 51-46 victory over Etowah […]
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