Stamp Out Hunger food drive set for May 10
The Nation’s largest one day food drive to combat hunger will be conducted this year on Saturday, May 10, 2025. The Gadsden City letter carriers and some rural carriers will be working with the Etowah Community Food Bank and the local United Way of Etowah County to make this the largest one-day food drive in […]
GSCC police launches Chaplain Program to support students, faculty, community
The Gadsden State Community College Police/Public Safety Department is proud to announce the launch of its new Chaplain Program, a dedicated initiative to enhance officer wellness, provide mental health support to employees and students, and strengthen community engagement. This innovative program, one of the first of its kind at a community college in Alabama, establishes […]
04-25-25 E-Edition
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Legals for 4/25/2025 – 5/01/2025
FORECLOSURE NOTICE Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness described in and secured by that certain mortgage executed by JANET K. MYERS, an unmarried woman, as Mortgagor(s) to Regions Bank d/b/a Regions Mortgage, as Mortgagee, dated the 30th day of June, 2016, and recorded in Instrument No. 3436414 et seq. of the records […]
Strawberry Festival, Blue Jean Brunch set for Saturday
Saturday will be a fun-filled day in Gadsden as the City holds its Second Annual Strawberry Festival and Blue Jean Brunch along the picturesque Riverside Drive near Moragne Park. The festivities will begin at 9 a.m. and will showcase the freshest, locally grown strawberries from Alabama’s premier farmers. Join us for a delightful day filled […]
GSCC students, instructors shine at ALSRT Conference
Students and instructors from Gadsden State Community College’s Radiography Program made an impression at the 77th Annual Conference of the Alabama Society of Radiologic Technologists held April 4-6 in Orange Beach. The event, which gathered professional radiographers and students from across the state, provided an opportunity for learning and networking. This year, Gadsden State achieved […]
City launches plan to provide new residential garbage cans
New garbage cans began rolling out Monday, April 14, for residents around Gadsden, the City has announced. “The majority of our garbage cans have been in service for many years, and our Public Works Department spends a lot of time and money repairing cans that are broken,” said Gadsden Mayor Craig Ford. “Rather than continuing […]
Training offered in state’s only NCRA approved Court Reporting Program
In a world where every word matters, court reporters and captioners are the silent guardians of accuracy. They ensure that legal proceedings and media broadcasts are transcribed and preserved with precision and clarity into a permanent, accessible record. Court reporters create word-for-word transcriptions at trials, depositions and other legal proceedings. Captioners provide similar transcriptions for […]
Local business displayed in national Google campaign
A local veteran owned business was highlighted by a national Google AI campaign that illustrates how Google’s AI efforts can help small businesses find success. GO-KOT, an Ashville based company that makes sleeping cots for camping and for first responders, is owned by Air Force veteran Teresa Down. Down bought the company, which had been […]