Lt. governor candidate Pat Bishop to meet with voters at Rainbow City library
Retired U.S. Army Major Patrick “Pat” Bishop, a Republican candidate for Alabama lieutenant governor, will meet with local residents during an upcoming campaign stop in Rainbow City Monday night. Bishop plans to engage voters and discuss what he describes as his vision for a “common-sense Alabama.” The event will be held at the Rainbow City […]
Upcoming sporting events
High School Baseball 3/09 West End at JB Pennington at 4:30 p.m. 3/10 GCHS VS Sylacauga at Sylacauga at 4:30 p.m. Hokes Bluff at Sardis at 4:30 p.m. Hokes Bluff Middle School at Jacksonville at 4:30 p.m. 3/12 GCHS VS Pinson Valley at Pinson at 4 p.m. Golf 3/10 Gadsden City Girls (Top 4) Twin […]
Attalla City Councilman Bob Cross dies at 70
OBITUARY: Robert George Cross III, Bob, a faithful servant of the Lord, entered the presence of his Savior on March 5, 2026, at the age of 70, after a life committed to his family, friends, community, and most importantly his devoted wife, Debra, the love of his life. Bob was born in Gadsden Alabama on […]
Sports scores
Feb. 27 Baseball Model (Rome, GA) 12 v. Hokes Bluff 2 Moody 3 v. Southside 1 Bob Jones 12 v. Westbrook Christian 0 Softball Glencoe 13 v. Wellborn 9 Wetumpka 3 v. Southside 1 Girls Soccer Gadsden City 7 v. Hokes Bluff 0 Southside 7 v. Hokes Bluff 0 Boys Soccer Gadsden City 6 v. […]
‘Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men’
By Shawn Blackmon Imagine if your entire life could be changed by just two words. When Jesus walked along the shore of the Sea of Galilee, He saw fishermen going about their normal routines. They were working, casting nets, focused on the responsibilities of the day. Jesus did not give them a long speech or […]
The deaf dog discipleship
By Sandra Bost Deaf dog discipleship I said something terrible to my deaf dog the other day. Kar, as he was called when we adopted him almost a decade ago, can’t hear the world around him–no warnings, no praise, no “I love you” drifting into his ears. And yet, he moves through life with a […]
‘Because every woman’s soul is unique’
By Tabitha Bozeman It is March, and Women’s History Month–one of my favorites. I love to review some of my favorite quotes by women I have obsessively read, and revisit their work. Along the way, I remember words that have inspired me and why they did, sharing them as I raise my girls, and a […]
When a Tornado Watch is Issued: Your Downtown Library Shelter Is Ready
By Craig Scott, Director, Gadsden Public Library As we move into the heart of severe weather season in Gadsden and across Alabama, I want to make sure our community knows something important: the Gadsden Public Library serves as the designated downtown public shelter when inclement weather approaches. In partnership with the Etowah County Emergency Management […]
Gadsden City High School wins Etowah soccer championship
Photo courtesy of GCHS Gadsden City High School’s girls and boys soccer teams brought home the championship titles at the Etowah County Soccer Tournament on Friday and Saturday, defeating the defending champions, the Southside Panthers, who had won the tournament the past two years. “I’m proud of both teams and their hard work,” Samantha Corker, […]