Courtney Washington is now heading to Sweden for world championship
Courtney Washington, a Southside native, will represent Team USA for the second year in a row at the Obstacle Course Racing World Championships, which will be held in Sweden Sept. 11 -14. Out of the approximate 171 million women who live in the US, Washington is one of eight that will travel to Sweden to […]
Local high school varsity football scores from August 21-22 and upcoming games
Coosa Christian The Conquerors lost on the road to Pierce County, Ga. on Aug. 22. The final score was 20-17. They face Pell City at home on Aug. 29. Etowah High School The Blue Devils lost on the road to Jacksonville on Aug. 22. The final score was 45-7. They are off this week, but […]
Southeastern Conference season preview
By Cole Frederick For the first time since 2013-2014, the Southeastern Conference has experienced a two-year championship “drought.” The SEC has been the most dominant conference in college football for the last two decades, and while it still is the best league top-to-bottom, the Big 10 has produced the last two national champions in Michigan […]
New seasons of community participation
Fall, with its cooler temps, school terms, and lowkey holidays is my favorite time of year. One reason besides the weather and decor is that many opportunities kick off during this season: opportunities for learning, opportunities to get a head start on holiday planning, and opportunities to participate in multiple volunteer activities in our community. […]
Elliott Park was once a popular resort
When the Schulers came here with their steel mill in 1903 they soon acquired the street railway line in Gadsden, Alabama City and Attalla and ran it successfully for years. One of their first acts to stimulate business being the creation of Elliott Park just west of Alabama City. They built a lake, a pavilion […]
Vineyards, vice presidents and value
I come from a long line of laborers of all kinds: skilled, manual, service, transportation, manufacturers, technical, and artists. According to my dad’s studies on Ancestry.com, my 5th great grandfather, Antonio Molina, was brought over from Italy in the late 1700s to work the vineyards near Monticello for Thomas Jefferson. His 3rd great grandson–my papaw–was […]
ACCA members choose 2025-26 officers, board of directors
Members of the Association of County Commissions of Alabama (ACCA) have elected the new county government officials who will guide the Association’s efforts throughout the coming year. The ACCA 2025-2026 Officers and Board of Directors were confirmed at the Association’s 97th Annual Convention held August 19-21. The ACCA is the statewide association representing Alabama’s 67 […]
GSCC celebrates Cherokee Campus as part of centennial
Gadsden State Community College marked its 100th year with a special celebration on Aug. 27, 2025, at the Cherokee Campus, highlighting the College’s legacy of service in East Alabama and its ongoing commitment to student success and regional workforce development. The celebration was well attended by students, employees, alumni and community members, reflecting the strong […]
Dolly Parton Imagination Library expands to foster children
The Alabama Department of Human Resources (DHR) in partnership with the Alabama Department of Early Childhood Education (ADECE) is excited to announce the expansion of the Dolly Parton Imagination Library program to Alabama foster children. Starting in August, every child in foster care ages 0-5 will be automatically enrolled by DHR to receive a FREE […]