W. E. Striplin’s drama club performs Hollywood classics
E. Striplin Elementary’s Drama Club performed a tribute to our favorite Hollywood songs on May 7 for their final performance of the 2025-2026 school year. The club wowed the crowd with songs from The Lion King to K-pop Demon Hunter, and performed skits they have been working on since their last performance in December. “This […]
Attalla Schools announces free, reduced lunch program
Submitted by Attalla City Schools Attalla City Schools today announced its policy for free and reduced-price meals for children served in schools under the National School Lunch Program and/or School Breakfast Program. For School Year 2026-27 Attalla City Schools will continue participation in the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP). No further action is required of you. […]
Etowah County students recognized in 2026 creative writing contest
By Karla McArthur, Correspondent Students from across Etowah County Schools were recognized for their creativity, storytelling and digital skills during the 2026 Etowah County Schools Creative Writing Contest, which featured entries in fiction, non-fiction, poetry, drama, illustrated story and webpage categories from kindergarten through 12th grade. In kindergarten-first grade fiction, winners were Karrigan Edwards of […]
The Bluff Amphitheater ribbon cutting
By Lindsey Frazier, Features Editor n Monday, a crowd gathered on the grounds of the amphitheater, once covered in kudzu, to cut the Hokes Bluff green ribbon for The Bluff Amphitheater. Owners Josh Santos, Chad Lee and Drake White recently moved back to the area after living in Nashville for years, and brought the music scene […]
Local resident runs for Secretary of State
By Lindsey Frazier, Features Editor Glenda Jackson started her career in government as a volunteer poll worker before becoming a clerk at a city precinct, where she said she learned firsthand how the system works and built a foundation of knowledge around it. “The process took me 15 years,” Jackson said. “From starting as a clerk, […]
Former Ag and Industry Commissioner re-sparks his passion for polotics
By Lindsey Frazier, Features Editor Ron Sparks was the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries for two terms from 2003 to 2011. The second time he was elected, he was voted in by 62 of the 67 counties in Alabama, he said. “It was one of the biggest honors of my life to be able to […]
Blast off: Challenger Learning Center of Northeast Alabama opens
By Kaitlin Hoskins, News Editor uests gathered on Friday, May 8, for the official ribbon-cutting and grand opening of the Challenger Learning Center of Northeast Alabama, a new STEM education facility designed to immerse middle and high school students in space-themed, simulation-based learning. During the celebration, community leaders, educators and supporters heard remarks from project […]
First girl’s golf scholarship awarded to GCHS student in 15 years
By Lindsey Frazier, Features Editor Gracey Lankford of Gadsden City High School signed a golf scholarship with Calhoun Community College on Monday. Lankford is the third female golfer from Gadsden City to sign a scholarship, the last being 15 years ago. Lankford has played golf at Gadsden for four years and has been one of the top […]
Glencoe student receives GSCC Athletic Scholarship
By Lindsey Frazier, Features Editor Aiden Johnson, a Glencoe student, signed an athletic scholarship to Gadsden State Community College on Friday during a signing ceremony. In his five years of playing baseball at Glencoe, Johnson threw almost 3,000 pitches, pitching 62 innings this season alone, Dillon Terry, Glencoe baseball head coach, said. Although his stats are […]