Gadsden proposes $100 million bond
Gadsden City Council passed a resolution to move forward with the pursuit of a $115 million bond for capital improvements included in the budget for 2025. The bond has been in the works for three years as part of the GROW Gadsden Master plan. “The input for this project, and for this bond, is right […]
Gadsden starts RISE plan for projects
Mayor Craig Ford has proposed a $100+ million bond that will fund a number of major projects and initiatives around the city in the coming years. These projects and initiatives are all a part of the RISE project. The City has recently received its yearly audit report, which shows that the city is in its […]
Margaritaville on tap at the Ritz
It’s 5 o’clock somewhere — and this weekend, “somewhere” is at the Ritz Theatre in downtown Alabama City. Make plans to join the cast of Theatre of Gadsden’s summer jukebox musical, Escape to Margaritaville, this weekend and the next weekend for the ultimate indoor beach party. On tap for audiences is a full slate of […]
Longest Yard Sale set for August 7-10
One of America’s most scenic shopping scenes, the “World’s Longest Yard Sale,” is scheduled for August 7-10, 2025, and as always, it is beginning in Gadsden. As featured in HGTV coverage, the journey begins in Gadsden, atop Lookout Mountain and spans more than 690 miles through six states to Hudson, Michigan. Conveniently located just 60 […]
GSCC foundation earns Four-Star Rating from Charity Navigator
Gadsden State Cardinal Foundation earned a Four-Star Rating from Charity Navigator. This rating designates the foundation as an official “Give with Confidence” charity, indicating that the organization is using its donations effectively based on Charity Navigator’s comprehensive criteria that go beyond financials to reflect the work charities do. Charity Navigator is the nation’s largest charity […]
GSCC to host advanced women’s defense class
The Gadsden State Community College Police and Public Safety Department is set to host an Advanced Women’s Self-Defense Class, on August 2 from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Alabama Firearms Academy, located at 100 Elizabeth Street, Suite #439, Boaz, AL 35957. Admission is free and open to women ages 13 and up. This […]
Gadsden FUMC’s Gift to Gadsden returns soon
One of the city’s most cherished summer traditions returns this July as Gift to Gadsden 2025 marks its 32nd year. Hosted by First United Methodist Church of Gadsden, the four-day event will take place Monday through Thursday, July 28–31, offering a wide array of free classes, workshops and community events designed to educate, inspire and […]
Fifth Annual Hometown Heroes hosted in Glencoe
On Monday evening, July 14th. The Glencoe Ministerial Association held its 5th Annual Hometown Heroes event at the Faith Worship Center Church in Glencoe. This annual event is a team effort among the pastors and churches on the Glencoe community to honor those who serve and protect our community. This year’s guest speaker was Chief […]
Alabama man, America’s oldest living Marine celebrates birthday
Roy Drinkard, a resident of Cullman, Alabama, and the oldest living United States Marine, turned 105 years old and celebrated the achievement with friends and family members, as well as elected officials and local leaders. “Caroline and I are honored to stand beside Mr. Roy Drinkard’s family and friends today to honor a veteran who […]