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Memoir Musings: “Hearts not headlines”

By Sandra Bost It’s been 35 years since my high school graduation. That feels unreal. In my mind, my classmates and I are still those same fresh-faced, big-haired teenagers that were running late for algebra. Certainly not the people comparing knee surgeries and reading glasses. Three and a half decades? Impossible. But wow–so many memories. […]

Serving with Heart: A Partner, a Cook, a Friend 

By Samantha Hill Mitchell James has served as one of Gadsden’s finest for over 20 years. Most of that has  been as my father’s police partner, but to us, he’s always been more than a colleague, he’s  family. My first memory of Mitch is wrapped in the scent of syrup and the sound of laughter.  […]

GPL 119 years in service so far

By Craig Scott As the Gadsden Public Library nears its 120th anniversary next year, it’s worth reflecting on how the library has contributed to the life of the community for more than a century.  Here are some of the most significant ways the library has served the region: Founding & Early Years (1906 – mid-20th […]

PHOTO GALLERY: Gadsden honors veterans at annual parade

The city of Gadsden held its annual Veterans Parade on Wednesday at 2 p.m., honoring all who have served as the procession made its way through historic downtown from Broad to Seventh Street. Despite the rain, residents lined the sidewalks to pay tribute. The parade featured veterans, ROTC members, school marching bands, athletic groups, civic […]