JSU lowers dual enrollment tuition
Jacksonville State University is making it more affordable than ever for high school students to get a head start on college. The Board of Trustees has approved that beginning in Fall 2025, Jax State will reduce its Dual Enrollment tuition rate to just $33 per credit hour, making a standard three-hour course just $99. This […]
Dedication of the first library
By Danny Crownover One of the most interesting events reported in 1900 was the dedication of the Howard Gardner Nichols Memorial Library and the Union Memorial Church in Alabama City. The library was the first buildings erected in Alabama expressly for library purposes and was to honor the memory of young Mr. Nichols who was […]
Mornings and coffee alternatives
By Tabitha Bozeman I love mornings. I love the light, the birds and the smell of a fresh day. I do not, however, love waking up. I am inclined to agree, if asked too early, with the person who declared “People who get up early in the morning cause war, death and famine.” I used […]
Practice makes perfect
By Brian Cook There is a story a preacher told many years ago that really stuck with me. As the story goes, “An aging teacher of preachers was retiring. He had worked several decades in the training of future pastors. His many students from the multiple decades all gathered to honor his retirement. As the […]
God’s Promises to His People
By Toni Ford Have you ever read Obadiah, the shortest book in the Old Testament? This minor prophet often gets overlooked and may not be the most popular book in the Bible. However, the end of Obadiah contains three incredible promises from God to the Jewish people. Obadiah serves as a reminder that, regardless of […]
05-30-2025 E-Edition
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City of Glencoe donates police vehicle
The City of Glencoe has made a significant contribution to campus safety by donating a fully equipped 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe to the Gadsden State Community College Police and Public Safety Department for just one dollar. Students from the Gadsden State Collision Repair program, led by instructor Bruce Hill, performed critical repairs on the Tahoe, saving […]
Moe’s BBQ officially open in Gadsden
Moe’s Original BBQ had its grand opening of its newest location at 208 S. 2nd Street in Downtown Gadsden, inside the iconic Blue’s building. The Memorial Day opening (Monday, May 26), marks yet another expansion for the fast-growing chain. Known for its award-winning Alabama-style smoked meats and Southern sides, this new spot will bring the […]
City of Gadsden grows with two new annexations
The City of Gadsden is continuing to grow following the approval of two newly annexed areas at Tuesday’s City Council meeting. “This is yet another example of the ways Gadsden is growing,” said Mayor Craig Ford. “Bringing more people into the city limits helps everyone. They’ll benefit by being covered by our outstanding first responders […]