Pet of the week
Spice is a 1year-old dog. She is currently the longest resident at Etowah County Animal Shelter. Spice is incredibly sweet and has been patiently waiting for her forever home. Her adoption is fully sponsored, so she is ready to go home at no cost to her adopter. Coco is also 1-year-old dog and is the […]
Chamber students explore service and community impact on Nonprofit Day
By Karla McArthur, Correspondent The Etowah County Chamber of Commerce team spent a recent school day learning firsthand how nonprofit organizations serve the community, delivering meals, meeting local leaders and visiting agencies that address a wide range of needs. The experience was part of Nonprofit Day, one of several themed days held throughout the year […]
Happy meals and missionaries
By Sandra Mullins Bost Recently, I’ve had the sweet opportunity to take my grandchildren who live locally to church with me on Wednesday nights. They are super involved with their parents in their own church, but on Wednesdays, my daughter goes to a Bible study–so I get a treat! Our tradition is to pick a […]
Faith, sports and service shape Drew Hall’s life and writing
By Karla McArthur, Correspondent Born and raised in Gadsden, Alabama, Drew Hall credits family, faith and competition as the foundational forces that shaped his life and career. Hall is the son of Alan and Karen Hall, both blue-collar workers who emphasized hard work and perseverance while raising Hall and his sister, Heather. He said the […]
Here’s to a new year of grace and good food
By Samantha Hill Even though the calendar has already turned and the confetti has settled, I hope your families ended the year surrounded by love and the quiet promise of fresh beginnings. In our home, we welcome each new chapter the same way: gathered around the table, raising our glasses of sparkling juice, and sharing […]
Discovering Our Roots at the Alabama City Genealogy Branch
By Craig Scott, Director, Gadsden Public Library One of the greatest treasures of the Gadsden Public Library system isn’t measured in circulation numbers or computer usage—it’s measured in stories. Thousands of them. Stories of families, neighborhoods, workplaces, and lives that have shaped Gadsden and Etowah County. Those stories live at our Alabama City Genealogy Branch. […]
We don’t have to pretend to know everything
By Tabitha Bozeman This week, the weather apps on my phone have been showing me constant weather alerts and warnings. Freezing temps, ice, possible snow have all been mentioned for this weekend. I even heard James Spann say something like “we are overdue–it’s been 30 years” since the blizzard of ‘93. These are the kind […]
E-Edition 01-23-2026
E-Edition 01-23-2026