GSCC launches alcohol, drug awareness course
Gadsden State Community College is excited to announce the launch of a new Alcohol and Drug Awareness Course designed for college students, with plans to expand into K–12 schools throughout the College’s service area. The kickoff session was held September 23, 2025, at 1 p.m. at Helderman Hall on the Wallace Drive Campus. “This initiative […]
USPS’s Operation Santa now accepting letters
The U.S. Postal Service kicked off Wednesday the 2025 season of USPS Operation Santa, inviting children and families across the country to begin writing and sending letters to Santa Claus. The beloved program, now in its 113th year, connects letter writers with generous individuals and organizations who help fulfill their holiday wishes. Beginning today, individuals […]
Shepherd’s Cove helps students cope with loss
By Karla McArthur, Education Correspondent According to Dr. Alan Wolfelt, children coping with loss are often called “the forgotten mourners,” said Ryan Smothers, who helps lead grief support services for Shepherd’s Cove. Addressing that need is a priority for the organization, which extends beyond its hospice care. “When people think of Shepherd’s Cove, they think […]
Gadsden sisters make their mark with Americana style
By Karla McArthur, Education Correspondent When 21-year-old Hartley Reynolds was in middle school, she learned songs to perform for her mom, Melissa, who posted them on a YouTube channel. Reynolds noticed that Hartley and her younger sister, Molly, 15, had a special way of harmonizing when they sang around the house. “Mostly, I just loved […]
Etowah County students begin Super Citizen journey
By Karla McArthur, Education Correspondent With the help of the Southside High School Ambassadors, elementary students from throughout the Etowah County School System gathered at Southside High School’s auditorium on September 15th to launch the 2025 Super Citizen Program and begin their journey as super citizens. The civic education program, an annual tradition for Etowah […]
Legals for 9/26/2025 – 10/02/2025
NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Ella Ruth Turner, to Ameriquest Mortgage Company, on January 24, 2000, said mortgage being recorded in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama, on February 1, 2000 at Book 2000, at […]