Service and leadership at heart of Gaston High Key Club project

By Karla McArthur, Correspondent Gaston High School’s Key Club honored military veterans by placing American flags on graves at Crestwood Cemetery. Key Club sponsor, Amy Noakers, said the mission of the Bulldog Key Club is to build a family within the school by teaching leadership and encouraging a sense of responsibility through community service. “Teenagers […]
Talton named assistant superintendent for Etowah County Schools

By Karla McArthur, Correspondent Julie Talton, director of elementary curriculum, continuous improvement and testing for Etowah County Schools, has been named the district’s new assistant superintendent. Talton, a Glencoe High School graduate, joined the Etowah County central office last school year. Over her 26-year career, she has served in multiple leadership roles in St. Clair […]
Southside Theatre shines at Trumbauer, eyes next big production

Southside High School theatre students, led by director Jason Bozeman, delivered another strong performance at the District 7 Trumbauer Festival on Nov. 1. The Walter Trumbauer Festival, established in 1940, provides Alabama high school theatre students with training and performance opportunities through 30 individual events, one-act play competitions and scholarship auditions. Students qualify for the […]