Alabama Arise celebrates grocery tax reduction
Alabama will reduce its state grocery tax once again next month thanks to bipartisan legislation enacted earlier this year. This reduction will make it easier for every family across Alabama to make ends meet. Alabama Arise staff members participated in a ceremonial bill signing event that Gov. Kay Ivey held for the legislation at the […]
GRMC encouraging men to discuss prostate cancer screening with doctors
Nearly two-thirds of men ages 55 to 69 have not been screened for prostate cancer, according to a recent poll from the American Cancer Society. As a result, the rate of advanced-stage prostate cancer is increasing for the first time in decades. Dr. John Pirani, chief medical officer at Gadsden Regional Medical Center and a […]
Jax State updates sports master’s program
Jacksonville State University has updated the name and scope of its graduate program in sport management to better reflect the modern realities of the field. Previously known as the Master of Science in Sport Management, the program is now the Master of Science in Sports Industry-a name that captures the broader, evolving nature of careers […]
American Red Cross asks for blood donations
During National Wellness Month, the American Red Cross encourages people to prioritize their personal health and well-being while helping to save lives with a blood or platelet donation. Donors of all blood types — especially those with type O positive or B negative blood — are asked to make an appointment now to prevent a […]
GSCC’s Cardinal Foundation to host 2025 Cardinal Gala
Gadsden State Community College’s Cardinal Foundation will host its annual Cardinal Gala on October 9, 2025, celebrating community partnerships and raising vital funds to support student success. This year’s event is made possible by a contribution from Honda to the foundation’s general fund, with emphasis on workforce development initiatives. Gadsden State has a long-standing relationship […]
Secretary of State announces absentee voting deadlines
Wes Allen, Alabama’s Secretary of State, reminds Alabama voters that municipal absentee election managers must receive mail-in absentee ballot applications by Tuesday, August 19, 2025. The deadline to return an absentee ballot application in person is Thursday, August 21, 2025. Absentee ballots being returned in-person must be received by the municipal absentee election manager by […]
See the beauty in the everyday
By Tabitha Bozeman Recently, the reality of how much of our daily experiences reside in our own responses to the situations and people each day has been part of my classroom and family conversations. On days when we wake up in a good mood, hit all the green lights on our drives, and don’t have […]
A light to my path
By Sandra Bost It’s the first week of school. Cue the sweet social media posts with cuties in brand new shoes, sparkling smiles, and stain-free shirts. Excited teachers sharing video tours of pristine classrooms, and a few pictures with students sprinkled in from the “Meet the Teacher” festivities. It’s the most wonderful time of the […]
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