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Etowah County Schools begins superintendent search

By Karla McArthur, Correspondent GADSDEN, AL — The Etowah County Board of Education has posted the position of superintendent of schools and will begin a comprehensive search to identify the next leader of the Etowah County School System. Board members said they are committed to conducting a thoughtful, transparent and thorough search to identify the […]

Glencoe girls fall in final four game

Glencoe’s Kinlee Montgomery scores a basket in the 3A semifinals Tuesday as Mobile Christian’s Hadley Kelly moves into position to defend. (David Holtsford| AHSSA) Glencoe fell to Mobile Christian in the final four game of the Alabama basketball championship on Tuesday, March 3. The final score was 55-42. With their win, Mobile Christian advances to […]

Gadsden State establishes new endowment scholarship thanks to Esta Spector donation

Pictured from left, Hillary Folsom, Director of Advancement and Alumni Relations at Gadsden State Community College, and Ms. Esta Spector. Article and photo Courtesy of Gadsden State Community College Gadsden, Ala. – The Gadsden State Cardinal Foundation has announced the establishment of a newly endowed scholarship for students enrolled in the Radiography Program at Gadsden […]

What your kidneys actually do and why you sould care

Submitted by Jim Harms, MD I’m thrilled to get the opportunity to write to my community about my favorite organ, the kidney. I am a local nephrologist (that’s a kidney doctor!) who has been practicing for over 10 years. The kidneys are one of the most misunderstood organs, because for the most part when they […]

Rainbow Monument Company continues legacy

By Kaitlin Hoskins, News Editor Rainbow City’s oldest business is entering a new chapter as Chris Smith and his wife, Marlee, step into leadership of Rainbow Monument Company following the passing of longtime owner Benny Hood. For Chris, the transition has come with an unexpected challenge: stepping away from the hands-on work he loves most.  […]