Carlisle Elementary expands STEM with Celebrate Science
Third grade teacher Mallorie Belyeu is passionate about creating a classroom at Carlisle Elementary School where hands-on learning experiences spark curiosity and a love for science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). After Carlisle’s first technology club performed well in competition last year, Belyeu decided to grow the program further through a new initiative called Celebrate […]
Etowah County announces 2025–26 teachers of the year
Etowah County Schools has announced its 2025–26 Teachers of the Year, recognizing outstanding educators across the district for their dedication to students and excellence in the classroom. Teachers of the Year are selected by votes from faculty and staff at each school. Honorees are celebrated at the district’s annual Teacher of the Year luncheon. Finalists […]
County BOE elects new leadership at November meeting
The Etowah County Board of Education held its monthly meeting Nov. 7 at 5 p.m., where members elected new officers, recognized outstanding achievements, and approved several district initiatives and personnel actions. Board President Tim Womack called the meeting to order, and member Amanda Johnson opened with a prayer. The first item of business was the […]
SCAN unit seizes over 95 Pounds of marijuana in East Gadsden
Gadsden Police Department Narcotics detectives received a citizen complaint of a strong marijuana odor in East Gadsden on Nov. 2, in the early afternoon. After obtaining a warrant, detectives responded to the area to investigate. Several large trash bags containing suspected marijuana were found. The total weight of the seized substance was approximately 95.12 pounds, […]