Legals for 10/24/2025 – 10/30/2025
MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Peter McCurley, Jr. and Shayna McCurley, husband and wife, originally in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Family Savings Credit Union, its successors and assigns, on May 13, 2016, said mortgage recorded in […]
E-Edition 10-17-2025

E-Edition 10-17-25
Legals for 10/17/2025 – 10/23/2025
NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Donna Reeves, an unmarried woman, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as Mortgagee, as nominee for First Community Mortgage, Inc., its successors and assigns, on December 2, 2024, said mortgage being recorded in the Office of […]
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 […]