The rainbow connection and reluctant dreamers
By Sandra Mullins Bost Growing up in the 80s meant weekly viewings of “The Muppet Show.” So many dynamic characters to conjure up the best of memories. Besides the Swedish Chef, one of my favorites was Kermit the Frog, especially his rendition of “Rainbow Connection.” It was definitely one of the most iconic songs for […]
JSU recognized as top producer of teachers
Jacksonville State University (JSU) has been recognized as the leading producer of new teachers in Alabama according to the latest data from the Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE) for the 2022-23 academic year. JSU prepared 295 new educators, surpassing all other institutions in the state and producing 31 percent more newly trained teachers than […]
By Danny Crownover The Vagabond recalls the many interesting closing programs at the old wooden building that stood where the old Striplin School was and the Gadsden Public Library is now located on College Street. It was called Seventh Street in the good old days. The Vagabond recalls going to the old Striplin School before […]
Rozzy Run raises awareness for Childhood Cancer
By Kaitlin Hoskins, News Editor Last Saturday, March 8, over 150 runners showed up to spread awareness of Childhood Cancers, raise money for a local organization and support a family who understands Childhood Cancer all too well. The 6th annual Rozzy Run was held in Wilson Park in Glencoe and organized by The Rozzy Foundation. […]
UPDATED: Serious severe weather outbreak likely Saturday
Etowah County could see some strong severe thunderstorms and possible tornadoes Saturday afternoon into Saturday evening. The National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center has now upgraded some of Alabama to a level five out of five “high” threat risk, but Etowah County is just outside that risk area and is instead still in a level […]
E-Edition 03-14-25
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Legals for 3/14/2025 – 3/20/2025
NOTICE OF DEFAULT AND FORECLOSURE SALE WHEREAS, on August 10, 2007, a certain Mortgage was executed by Thomas E. Pylant and wife, Mary K. Pylant as mortgagor(s) in favor of Financial Freedom Senior Funding Corporation, a subsidiary of IndyMac Bank, F.S.B. as mortgagee, and was recorded on August 20, 2007, as Instrument Number 3277636 in […]
Southside Mayor Dana Synder announces run for re-election
Mayor Dana Snyder officially announced her candidacy for re-election Monday, March 10, citing progress made over the past four years and her vision for Southside’s future. A lifelong resident, a dedicated public servant, and a proud grandmother of twelve, Snyder has spent her first term delivering results, championing economic growth, and prioritizing public safety. Now, […]
Gadsden Regional names new CEO
Gadsden Regional Medical Center has named Michael Hall as Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective March 31. Hall has more than a decade of healthcare leadership experience, most recently serving as CEO of Moberly Regional Medical Center in Moberly, Missouri. In this role and throughout his career, he has led initiatives to grow access to services, […]