Gadsden State announces Spring 2026 graduates
Gadsden State Community College honored graduates from the Spring Semester during commencement on May 14, at Gadsden State Cherokee. The college recognized 440 students who successfully completed the requirements for associate degrees, certificates, and short-term certificates, earning a total of 732 credentials. There were 132 students honored for their academic achievement with traditional cords signaling […]
The Household CEO: The Invisible Mental Load of Managing Life
By Carrie Halladay Every household has a CEO. Not the person who makes the most money or has the loudest voice, but the person who quietly keeps everything moving behind the scenes. The Household CEO is the one managing schedules, remembering appointments, coordinating transportation, monitoring school calendars, planning meals, paying bills, buying birthday gifts, keeping […]
The Summer Reading Adventure Begins!
By Craig Scott, Director, Gadsden Public Library As I write this column, the Gadsden Public Library is buzzing with activity today. Children are laughing, teenagers are gathering with friends, parents are signing registration forms, and grandparents are helping youngsters decide which books they might read first. In fact, I estimate that more than 150 children, […]
Glencoe VFW honor fallen soldiers
By Lindsey Frazier, Features Editor If you travel down U.S. Highway 431 through Glencoe, it’s likely that you have seen the flags and crosses in the median. For more than 50 years, this tradition of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10408 has been held three weekends a year: Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Veterans Day. […]
ELECTION RESULTS: Locals cast ballots for primaries
On Tuesday, May 19, voters across the state had an opportunity to cast ballots in the Republican and Democratic primaries. Etowah County voters largely mirrored statewide trends as Republican Tommy Tuberville and Democrat Doug Jones secured their parties’ nominations for governor, while several statewide races advanced to June runoffs. In Etowah County, Tuberville dominated the […]
Memorial Day vs. Veterans Day: What’s the difference in the two and why it matters to us
Every year, Americans pause twice to recognize the military: Memorial Day in May and Veterans Day in November. The holidays can look similar from the outside, flags, ceremonies, patriotic songs and speeches, but they honor two very different groups of people. Memorial Day honors military members who died in service to the country. The holiday […]
Jax State launces B.S. in entrepreneurship
Following approval at the March meeting of the Alabama Commission on Higher Education, Jacksonville State University will offer a Bachelor of Science in Entrepreneurship beginning in Fall 2026, equipping students with the tools to launch businesses, grow organizations and create economic impact in their communities. “The Bachelor of Science in Entrepreneurship reflects the College of […]
Gadsden State implements new orientation
Gadsden State Community College is hosting a summer orientation for new students in June, July and August. The orientation is designed to assist students with enrollment in the College and connect them with individuals and groups that will support their success and college completion. “Our Cardinal Commit events are designed to give incoming students a […]
Many local students make various honors lists
President’s List Belhaven University Kinsey Carter, of Rainbow City Delta State University Omareon Finch, of Gadsden Southern New Hampshire University Jenna Robinson of Attalla Lauren Fowler of Gadsden Emily Williams of Gadsden Logan Connell of Gadsden Kissy Conwell of Gadsden Wallace State Community College Drake Randall Compton of Altoona Alaina Rae Hays of Altoona Ragan […]