U.S. Postal Service to observe Veterans Day Holiday on Nov. 11
The U.S. Postal Service will observe Veterans Day on Tuesday, Nov. 11. All Post Office locations will be closed in recognition of the federal holiday. Only Priority Mail Express will be delivered that day, and regular mail delivery and retail services will resume on Wednesday, Nov. 12. “On this important day we honor the military […]
Act of Kindness Changes a Life: Project SEARCH intern at GRMC receives donated car
Every once in a while, something happens that completely fills your heart—and this week, team members of the Etowah County Project SEARCH program witnessed one of those unforgettable moments. Olivia, a participant in the Etowah County Project SEARCH program based at Gadsden Regional Medical Center, recently received the surprise of a lifetime: a donated car […]
Theatre of Gadsden is wrapping up latest show run
Every family has its secrets waiting to be revealed. But the family at the center of a classic play being performed by the Theatre of Gadsden this month must set some kind of record for its particular secrets. “Arsenic and Old Lace,” written by Joseph Kesselring, has been a black comedy staple of American theatre […]
Jacksonville State partners with Alabama Auto Plant
The Jacksonville State University Center for Manufacturing Support partnered with the Alabama Auto Plant to deliver hands-on FANUC Certified Handling Tool Operations and Programming training for Honda production equipment associates. The Center is a regional resource dedicated to equipping manufacturers, students and community partners with the tools, training and technical support they need to compete […]
Halloween at the Bozeman house
By Tabitha Bozeman Parents of children of a certain age will be familiar with what my daughter calls “fuh-naf,” or Five Nights at Freddy’s (FNAF). These books come in a variety of genres: chapter books, graphic novels, interactive novels, and even guidebooks for those who want to know every little detail about the characters and […]
The real story on how Gadsden got its name
By Danny Crownover Gadsden was named after Col. James Gadsden, distinguished soldier, diplomat, railroad president and businessman of Charleston, S.C. He was born in that city May 15, 1788. He was also known as a promoter of Southern nationalism, and it was his earnest desire to do something for his beloved South. He was chief […]
Jesseca’s pancakes are more than just breakfast
By Samantha Hill I knew from the moment I met Jesseca Holcomb that she would be someone special in my life. Her light pulled you toward her like the earth orbits the sun; steady, radiant, and impossible to ignore. She’s the kind of person who makes your life better simply by being in it. We […]
Grief is a lot like glitter
By Sandra Bost Have you ever done a glitter project with kids? You start with glue and good intentions, aiming for a little sparkle. But once the glitter comes out, chaos commences. It floats through the air, sticks to every surface, and lingers long after the project ends. Grief is a lot like glitter. It […]
When the Chattahoochee Poochie came to church
By Michael Brooks My favorite presidential quote is from George W. Bush who said, “When I was young and foolish, I was young and foolish.” Me, too, W. We lived in Chambers County in the village of Fairfax, now a part of Valley, Ala. In those days we had Vacation Bible School parades on the […]