Sardis claim 3rd at state tennis championships
Sardis High School’s girls tennis team finished third in the Class 4A/5A State Tennis Championships on Tuesday at the Mobile Tennis Center, led by a state singles title from Jesa Leigh Bonds and a runner-up finish in doubles. The Lions totaled 48 points to place behind Saint James (63) and Briarwood Christian (62) in the […]
Southside brings home two titles
Southside High School swept both team titles at the 2026 Etowah County Schools Track & Field Championship held April 15 at the Gadsden City High School Track & Field Complex, with athletes from Gaston, Glencoe, Hokes Bluff, Sardis, Southside and West End competing. The Panthers also claimed both individual MVP honors, as Marlee Tucker was […]
Battles to run as independent in District 10 race
By Kaitlin Hoskins, News Editor Jesse Battles will continue his campaign for Alabama State Senate District 10 as an independent candidate after being removed from the Republican primary ballot earlier this year. Battles’ name will not appear on the May 19 Republican primary ballot, which includes incumbent Sen. Andrew Jones, R-Centre, and challenger Amy Dozier […]
ECDWC honors two local women at annual cake auction
By Lindsey Frazier, Features Editor The Etowah County Democratic Women’s Club honored Marcia Kendrick and Jane Watkins, two women whose lives reflect decades of service, resilience and advocacy at the annual cake auction on Tuesday. Marcia Kendrick, a board member of ECDWC, graduated from Cherokee County High School before studying at the University of Alabama in […]
Youth in Government Day gives students hands-on civic experience in Gadsden
Gadsden City High School students took part in the city’s annual Youth in Government Day on Tuesday, April 21. Students spent the day learning how local government operates through hands-on participation and job shadowing. Students began the morning shadowing the mayor, city council members and other city leaders, observing daily responsibilities and gaining firsthand experience […]
Glencoe Elementary celebrates new swings
Submitted by Glencoe Elementary School. Glencoe Elementary School cut the ribbon on new playground swings on Friday, April 17, 2026. The school posted on their Facebook page a “thank you” message to their supporters, including Vulcan Materials, Regions Bank and families and partners of the community.
First Friday returns May 1
First Friday returns to downtown Gadsden on May 1, following the first event of the year on April 3. Broad Street will once again come alive with classic cars, delicious food vendors, live music, shopping, and family-friendly fun. Broad Street will close to traffic and classic cars can park beginning at 3:30 p.m., with festivities […]
“Stamp out hunger” returns May 9
Submitted by the National Association of Letter Carriers. The Gadsden City letter carriers and some rural carriers work with the Etowah Community Food Bank and United Way of Etowah County to make this the largest one-day food drive in Etowah County. All citizens served by the Gadsden, Alabama City and East Gadsden Post Offices are […]
Government goes to school
Students at Oscar Adams Elementary School were introduced to various career paths at the school’s Career Day on Tuesday. “Our students and staff were truly thrilled to have these incredible individuals take time out of their schedules to speak with us. Through these interactions, students gained meaningful insight into a variety of career paths and […]