Local students named to various school’s honors lists

Eli Dalton Grace of Rainbow City, a Westbrook Christian School graduate, completed the Marion Military Institute Spring 2025 semester on the college’s Dean’s List. This academic achievement requires a GPA of 3.5-3.99. Grace is now a Marion Made graduate, earning an associate’s degree on May 10. Ohio University Patton College of Education student Mar Childers, […]
NEO and Sparks Orthopedics announce merger

Sparks Orthopedics and Northeast Orthopedics recently announced their official merger, effective August 18, 2025, forming one of the region’s most comprehensive and community-connected orthopedic practices. The new unified organization, operating under the name Northeast Orthopedics, will combine decades of orthopedic excellence, increase access to patient resources, deepen partnerships with local schools and sports teams, […]
Adopt healthy habits to maintain bone strength

Children are often encouraged to drink milk for strong bones, but after that, bone health is largely ignored until the golden years. However, taking steps to support bone strength is important to provide structural support, protect vital organs and enhance mobility throughout our lives. According to William “Bill” Haller, MD, and Elizabeth Giles, Physician Assistant, […]
Southside ready for volleyball

By Mark Everett Kelly, Sports Editor The 2025 Etowah County Volleyball season is just weeks away, and many of the local teams are counting the days until the season begins. The Southside Panthers hope to build on their successful record, as they’ve won at least 20 games every season. Angie Reavis’ squad features a wealth […]
GSCC names new tennis coach

Aaron Triplett has been named the new tennis coach at Gadsden State. He brings a strong background as both a player and coach. Triplett played high school tennis at Guntersville High and continued at the collegiate level, competing for Gadsden State Community College and Huntingdon College. He held top positions in singles and doubles and […]
Snead State welcomes new coach

Snead State Community College announced the appointment of David Wisener as the new Head Coach of the Snead State Lady Parsons Tennis Program. “We are thrilled to welcome Coach Wisener to our athletics department,” said Snead State Athletic Director Casey Underwood. “Coach Wisener’s proven track record of success throughout Marshall County athletics will be a […]
06-13-25 E-Edition

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Legals for 6/13/2025 – 6/19/2025
NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE STATE OF ALABAMA COUNTY OF ETOWAH Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage and security agreement executed by SANDRA LOWERY CARROLL and TRACY LEE CARROLL, a married couple, on the 14th day of February 2020, to 21ST MORTGAGE CORPORATION, as recorded in Instrument Number […]
Gadsden Kiwanis District Executive Director to be honored at International Convention

The Alabama District of Kiwanis International is proud to announce that two of its top leaders will be recognized for distinguished service during the 2023–2024 Kiwanis year. District Governor Keith McKendall, of the Kiwanis Club of Indian Springs Village, has been named a Distinguished Governor by Kiwanis International. In addition, District Executive Director Tammy Driskill, of the Kiwanis […]