Autism Foundation of Gadsden leader promotes caregiver support through book and annual conference
Submitted photo, Mamta Mishra (right) and her son Parag Mishra By Karla McArthur, Correspondent Autism Foundation of Gadsden founder and president Mamta Mishra is working to expand autism awareness and understanding among parents, caregivers and the broader community through education, advocacy and personal insight. Mishra’s latest book, Energy Management: Mantras for Caregivers, offers strategies and […]
Barrie Center receives recognition at council meeting
Photo by Michael Rodgers/City of Gadsden Gadsden Council President Kent Back, Barrie Center Executive Director Patricia Falcon, Barrie Center Forensic Interviewer Reaghan Lowry, Barrie Center Community Outreach Advocate Robyn Phillips, Gadsden State’s Kristi Blackwell, Children’s Trust Fund of Alabama Program Specialist Lydia Blanks and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeast Alabama CEO/Director Shawn Blackmon. By […]
Absentee voting qualifications
ABSENTEE VOTING MAY 19, 2026 – PRIMARY ELECTION JUNE 16, 2026 – PRIMARY RUN-OFF ELECTION Qualified voters can apply for an absentee ballot that can be cast by mail, commercial carrier or in person at the Absentee Election Manager’s Office, if he or she makes application in writing not less than five days prior to […]
Reflect on the cross, remember the cost
By Shawn Blackmon Good Friday forces us to slow down and face the weight of what Jesus endured. The cross was not symbolic. It was real. The pain was real. The sacrifice was real. And in His final moments, Jesus did not stay silent. He spoke seven powerful statements that still speak to us today. […]
E-Edition 04-03-2026
E-Edition 04-03-2026