Welcome to the Library: A Legacy of Service Since 1906
By Craig Scott The Gadsden Public Library officially opened its doors as a Carnegie Library on December 20, 1906, at the corner of Forrest Avenue and South 7th Street. Its first collection—456 books donated by the Thursday Study Club—became the foundation for what would grow into one of the community’s most enduring institutions. The library’s […]
Etowah County Courthouse once was filthy
By Danny Crownover Back around 1949 the local paper was talking about when Etowah County’s new million-dollar courthouse was to be taken over and occupied. It was high hopes that responsible officials would endeavor to see that it was kept clean and decent. They also said it would need the help and cooperation of the […]
The taste of remembering
By Sam Hill This week I had the honor of interviewing my brother-in-law Josh, someone who, like me, actually cooks out of the cookbooks they collect. When I say I found a kindred spirit in Josh, I mean this guy can throw down in a kitchen. There’s so much intentionality in his food, so much […]
Sometimes I’d like to quit
By Michael Brooks I don’t often get to visit other churches on Sundays, but did so recently. I’d heard the pastor had two more weeks of service, but it turned out that particular Sunday was the final one. She (yes, unusual for a Baptist church) said it with a smile, but in plain language said […]
For such a time as this
By Sandra Bost I have always loved butterflies. Their vibrant colors and graceful, carefree flight are mesmerizing. Whenever I see one, it feels like a little God-wink—or as I like to call them, a glad surprise—a quiet reminder that He is near, orchestrating even the smallest details of my life with purpose and care. (Especially […]
Glencoe High School honors Robert Wolfe
By Karla McArthur, Education Correspondent Seventy-three years ago, Robert Wolfe became the first player to score a touchdown on Glencoe High School’s football field. It was 1952, and the historic moment came during the first game ever played on the school’s new field. Wolfe, who celebrated his 91st birthday on Sept. 25, was Glencoe High’s […]
New sign to honor Tom Sims, Gadsden’s Popeye the Sailor Man
The Etowah Chamber is excited to join Coosa Riverkeeper and the community for a ribbon-cutting ceremony and marker installation honoring Tom Sims, the comic artist who continued the legacy of Popeye the Sailor Man. The event will take place on Oct. 15 at 12 p.m. at Jack L. Ray Park in Gadsden, located near the […]
Sunset Sips returning on Oct. 21
On Tuesday, Oct. 21, the Memorial Bridge will transform into a setting for an evening of company, scenic views and refreshments. Guests can enjoy hors d’oeuvres paired with a selection of wine and beer as the sun sets over the Coosa River at the annual Sunset Sips event. “Tickets are limited to 300, so we […]
E-Edition 10-10-2025
E-Edition 10-10-2025