Volunteers: The Heart of Our Library
By Craig Scott, Director, Gadsden Public Library One of the greatest strengths of the Gadsden Public Library is the people who support it—not just our staff, but the dedicated volunteers who give their time and talents to help our library thrive. Volunteers play a vital role in allowing us to better serve the public, and […]
A birthday road trip for the youngest
By Tabitha Bozeman Christmas has come and gone, and the New Year is right around this weekend corner. Time moves differently during this holiday season, and it can be rejuvenating and disorienting at the same time. Christmas orients time backward, New Year’s forward, and children’s birthdays anchor it in real time–especially when they fall right […]
Gadsden resident celebrates 102nd birthday
By Karla McArthur, Correspondent Birthday wishes were in order for Nina Tenerani, who celebrated her 102nd birthday Wednesday, Dec. 17, surrounded by friends and well-wishers who gathered to honor a life marked by service, generosity and gratitude. Originally from California, Tenerani said she fell in love with Gadsden years ago while visiting friends. Drawn to […]
Student leaders bring youth theater program to the stage with ‘Madagascar’
By Karla McArthur, Correspondent Two Northeast Alabama high school seniors are sharing their passion for the performing arts with younger students through Bama Rep KIDZ!, an award-winning youth theater competition team they co-founded and direct. Sarah Crow, a 17-year-old senior at Ashville High School, and Will Thomas, an 18-year-old senior at Piedmont High School, created […]
Alan Smith named Exceptional Educator for 2025
Submitted by Gadsden State Community College Gadsden State Community College President Alan Smith has been named an Exceptional Educator for 2025 by Business Alabama. The recognition honors educators who are nominated by their peers for their dedication to student achievement and their impact on education and workforce development across the state. Smith leads Gadsden State […]
Gadsden Regional Medical Center Performs First Robotic Thoracic Surgery
Submitted by Gadsden Regional Medical Center Gadsden Regional Medical Center has reached a significant milestone in surgical services with the completion of its first robotic thoracic surgery, performed by cardiothoracic surgeon Lucman Anwer, MD, FACS, with Gadsden Physician Clinics’ Cardiothoracic Surgical Associates. Robotic thoracic surgery enables complex procedures within the chest to be performed through […]
Prayers as presents
By Sandra Bost My friend went to Heaven last week. She was a pillar in the sweet little church we joined back in 2014. She was the heart of the fellowship—a beloved matriarch whose presence felt like a quilt stitched from decades of stories and second chances. Eclectic in every sense, she was a collector […]