Gadsden State graduate encourages others to pursue their dreams
Oluwagbemisola “Gbemi” Aderibigbe is not the traditional college student. Her journey began in Nigeria, where she was born, and takes her from Nigeria, to Gadsden, to Florida, and now to Atlanta, Georgia. Aderibigbe moved from Nigeria to Gadsden when she was just 16 years old. She came alone with a dream — she wanted to […]
One in one
By Brian Cook I stopped by a coffee shop today and was pleasantly surprised. I noticed three teenage or college age girls sitting, with Bibles open, reading First John out loud to each other. After a few minutes they stopped to ask and answer questions. Here I was on a random Tuesday afternoon being reminded […]
West Africa, Sally Struthers and ugly crying
By Sandra Bost I had an encouraging conversation with a friend at church this past Sunday. We were talking about the propensity we both have to cry when we are grateful or in awe of something we sense that The Lord has done. I was trying to explain to him how I have been this […]
Making time for your reading
By Tabitha Bozeman In American Literature, I have the immense pleasure of teaching many writers’ stories that have withstood the test of time to become what my children and many of my students might refer to with dread in their voices as “classics.” I have tried to explain that this designation is not a harbinger […]
Coosa Riverkeeper continues monitoring water safety
In the summer, residents of Etowah County flock to the shores of the Coosa River to fish and swim in the river they have grown up by, but what happens when that water is contaminated? How do you know when it’s safe to swim or to eat the fish you’ve caught? From Memorial Day to […]
What defines your identity
By Toni Ford Have you ever heard the phrase, “identity in Christ?” Although this phrase is often used among believers and the church, I am not so sure any of us will ever understand the full weight of its meaning until we reach heaven, and our Lord is able to explain it in its entirety. […]
H.W. Riddle and progress at Dwight
By Danny Crownover Back in 1950, H.W. Riddle, 73-year-old contractor, a resident of Gadsden for 63 years, saw many changes in the city since he first came here a raw country boy. He believed that the greatest has been in the cotton mills of Dwight Manufacturing Company where he got his first job. Riddle came […]
Community block party
On Saturday, May 31, 2025, the residents from Lincoln Hill, Middle Heights and Glenwood communities got together and had a “Fresh Start” Block Party. The party was held at the intersection of Miller Avenue and Murphy Street. The party consisted of games, food and fellowship. There were at least 60 or more people in attendance. Some of the […]
ASWA All-State softball teams announced
The Alabama Sports Writer Association (ASWA) released their 2025 All-State Softball Team recently. Several student-athletes from local schools were named to that list. Southside High senior Bailey Houston, Southside High junior Rylann Shaw, Ashville High junior Alexis St. John, West End junior Braylee King, West End eighth-grader Emma Franklin, West End senior Liddy Falkner and […]