GRMC nurse earns national recognition
Jackie Harris, a licensed practical nurse at Gadsden Regional Medical Center for over 36 years, has received a national 2025 Nursing Excellence Award. Harris is one of ten national winners selected across all hospitals affiliated with Community Health Systems, one of the nation’s leading healthcare providers. Developing and operating healthcare delivery systems in 36 distinct […]
Donation appointments critical to keeping blood supply ready
The American Red Cross urges all donors to give blood or platelets now to keep the blood supply strong this summer. Type O blood products are most needed on hospital shelves – especially in the face of summer challenges that can quickly cause blood and platelet reserves to drop. In addition to summer fun and […]
C.K. Crossfield and his ice cream plant
One of the most useful citizens Gadsden ever had was Charles K. Crossfield. He came here in 1916 from Kentucky, the state of his birth, and established an ice business and later added an ice cream factory, which grew into considerable magnitude before his death in 1934. Since then, the business grew rapidly under the […]
Brooks named a NJCAA All-American
Wallace State Community College announced recently that Mallory Brooks of Southside was recognized by the National Junior College Athletics Association (NJCAA) for its 2024-2025 NJCAA All-AmericaTeams. Brooks was recognized as a NJCAA DII Women’s Golf First Team All-Americans, and is one of six WSCC student athletes to be recognized by the NJCAA. Seven Wallace State […]
Gadsden awarded tourism grant for amphitheater seating
Gadsden’s historic Mort Glosser Amphitheater is getting an upgrade thanks to a $125,000 grant announced by the Alabama Tourism Department. The funding will add approximately 200 new seats to the amphitheater. “Gadsden has something most cities don’t have: a music venue on the river,” said Mayor Craig Ford. “As we work to develop our riverfront […]
Alabama’s warmer winter could mean juicer tomatoes, melons
After a warmer-than-average winter across much of Alabama, home gardeners may find themselves in for an early and abundant summer growing season. While the lack of deep freezes might worry some, experts say the mild conditions could give certain crops a major head start, especially heat-loving vegetables, herbs, and southern staples. “Warmer winters can actually […]
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