Clint Brannon named assistant principal of the year
By Karla McArthur, Education Correspondent Clint Brannon, assistant principal at Sardis Middle School, marked his 20th year in education by being named District 6 Assistant Principal of the Year for 2025 by the Council for Leaders in Alabama Schools. The distinction, awarded by CLAS and sponsored by the Alabama Association of Secondary School Principals and […]
Etowah County students receive anti-marijuana message
By Karla McArthur, Education Correspondent Laura Stack, founder and CEO of Johnny’s Ambassadors, cautioned her 14-year-old son, Johnny, against marijuana use after he admitted trying it at his first high school party. Surprised by his choice, Stack told her son — a gifted math student — that the drug could have negative effects and that […]
GSCC police hosting annual free civilian firearms class
The Gadsden State Community College Police and Public Safety Department will host its annual Civilian Firearms Class on Saturday, Nov. 15, beginning at 8:30 a.m. at the Beck Conference Center on the Wallace Drive Campus. This free training is open to individuals 18 years and older and is designed to enhance participants’ confidence in firearm […]
GSCC’s CoMeT program recognized for work-based learning
Gadsden State Community College’s Consortium of Machining Education Training (CoMeT) program has been recognized by the Alabama Office of Apprenticeship as one of the state’s 2025 Regional Best Practices in Work-Based Learning. The statewide recognition highlights 18 programs that exemplify innovation, strong partnerships, and real-world impact in career-connected education. CoMeT was honored for its outstanding […]
UA’s band to perform Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in 2026
The countdown to the 100th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade kicked off this week with the announcement of the marching bands selected from across the country to perform in the iconic event’s centennial march. The University of Alabama’s Million Dollar Band was selected from a highly competitive pool of applicants as one of the 10 marching […]
Snead-based author releases new book, schedules book signings
Novellee DeWitt, of Snead, has completed her new book entitled Finding Home. Finding Home is a powerful novel that centers around a young woman who starts over in a small town after leaving behind an abusive relationship, only for her past traumas to follow her to her new home. “Olivia Hayes flees New York and […]
Gadsden Schools and Gadsden Public Library to host Lights On
Gadsden City Schools, in partnership with the Gadsden Public Library, announced the 3rd Annual Lights On for Afterschool Celebration on Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025, from 5:30 – 7 p.m. at the Gadsden Public Library. Gadsden City Schools will join the Afterschool Alliance in this year’s Lights On Afterschool, a nationwide series of events celebrating and […]
GRMC urges citizens to take advantage of healthcare plans
The last several months of the year are often spent enjoying cooler weather, watching football and preparing for the holidays. This is also a great time to review your health plan to determine whether you’ve met or are close to meeting your insurance deductible. If you have a Flexible Spending Account (FSA), it’s time to […]
Evaluating ideas frees us from fears of ideas
By Tabitha Bozeman From the very beginning of our country’s establishment, there have been competing ideas and beliefs, and that has made us as strong as it has divided. We are a country full of strongly-held ideas and beliefs, which can lead to divisiveness. Some believe the way to limit or heal those divides is […]