Rainbow City dance studio wins national awards
Photo submitted by The Warehouse Dance Company By Lindsey Frazier, Features Editor Dream big, shine bright, work hard. Those are the values Ensley Russell and her staff at The Warehouse Dance Company teach their students, who earned 13 awards at the ShowStopper Dance Competition in Nashville over the weekend. “We are most proud of the […]
State population growth slows amid immigration crackdown
Photograph courtesy of Andi Rice for Alabama Reflector A citizen stands with sign during a non violent protest in Birmingham, Alabama, U.S., on Saturday February 22, 2025. Alabama Coalition for Immigrant Justice organized the event for the public to show empathy to immigrants in the wake of all the anti immigration bills currently in legislature. […]
State House passes bill to curb bus driver shortage
Courtesy of Andrea Tinker, Alabama Reflector The Alabama House of Representatives passed a bill in late January that would allow retirees to work full-time as bus drivers if certain stipulations are met. HB 138, sponsored by Kenneth Paschal, R-Pelham, would allow state retirees to return to work as full time bus drivers while continuing to […]
Local students recognized as scholarship nominees
By Karla McArthur, Correspondent Several Etowah County students have been recognized for their achievements in academics, athletics and service through nominations for the Bryant-Jordan Scholarship program, an honor that highlights excellence in character, leadership and performance both in the classroom and in competition. Brodey Wood, a senior at Westbrook Christian School, was selected as the […]
High school basketball scores
Feb. 6 Gadsden City girls varsity basketball team lost Friday’s playoff game against Southside 34-41. For Gadsden City Madison Tinker had 14 points for the Titans, followed by Amauri Bowie with 12 points Naomi Taylor, with 5 points, and Jac’keria Woods had 3 points. The Etowah girls varsity basketball team defeated Ashville on Friday night […]
Wrestlers qualify for State Meet, Feb. 12-14
Courtesy of AHSSA Oak Mountain’s boys emerged Saturday with 238 points and claimed the AHSAA Class 7A North Super Section wrestling title at Birmingham’s CrossPlex Bill Harris Arena over arch-rival Thompson, which finished second with 221 points. Athens totaled 297.5 points to capture the Class 7A North boys’ Super Section title. In Montgomery, where the […]
Runaway train in Gadsden and a heroic stop
By Danny Crownover Back in the early 1890s Gadsden was startled when a wild locomotive came dashing through town going east at full speed, heading for the L. & N. bridge across the Coosa River. The noise of the racing engine was terrific and everybody was frightened over what might happen if a wagon or […]
Richardson named Gadsden’s new Director of Parks and Rec
Article and photo submitted by the City of Gadsden Mayor Craig Ford has announced that Durell Richardson will serve as the City of Gadsden’s new Director of Parks and Recreation. Richardson brings nearly a decade of experience to the role after having previously served as Gadsden PARD’s Athletics Supervisor. “I’m excited to see Durell leading […]
GSCC to host college-wide Black History Month celebration
Submitted by Gadsden State Community College Gadsden State Community College will host a college-wide Black History Month Celebration on Wednesday, at 1 p.m. on the Wallace Drive Campus at Meadows. The event is open to students, employees, and members of the community. The celebration will honor the history, culture, and contributions of Black Americans while […]