Jones, Tuberville win gubernatorial nominations
By Anna Barrett Alabama Reflector U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville and former U.S. Sen. Doug Jones won the Republican and Democratic nominations for governor on Tuesday, setting up a rematch of their Senate battle in 2020. As of 9:31 p.m., Tuberville had 209,880 votes, about 85.1 percent, in the Republican primary. Ken McFeeters, an insurance agency […]
Senate confirms Rainbow City native Phil Williams
Rainbow City native Phil Williams has been confirmed by the U.S. Senate to serve as the next U.S. attorney for the Northern District of Alabama. The Senate approved Williams’ nomination Monday in a party-line vote as part of a broader package of 49 confirmations. U.S. Sen. Katie Britt, R-Ala., voted in favor of the package, […]
Greater Gadsden Area Tourism hires new director
The Greater Gadsden Area Tourism Board officially welcomes Anna Lindsey-Brown as the new Tourism Director. A Northeast Alabama native with a strong background in tourism, events and community engagement, Anna brings fresh energy and a passion for showcasing everything that makes Etowah County a premier destination. In her first two weeks, Anna has immersed herself […]
Contemplating boundaries at border crossings
This week, I am traveling in the Balkan region, and it has been an incredible adventure. There is so much history and beauty here, but also scars of past pain. Over the last few days, I have visited 5 countries, and we are only halfway through our trip. Many of these places have shared history, […]
Conversations every couple should have
Getting engaged is exciting. Couples spend months planning venues, flowers, guest lists and honeymoons, but many spend very little time preparing for the actual marriage itself. A healthy marriage is not built on chemistry alone. It is built on communication, honesty and the willingness to talk through difficult topics before they become painful surprises later. […]
Memorial Day and the cost of freedom
As Memorial Day approaches, our minds naturally turn to the white crosses rowed in perfect precision across military cemeteries, honoring those who gave the ultimate sacrifice in battle. As it should be. But when I think about my grandfather, Private Henley W. Hayes of the United States Army, I am reminded that some soldiers give […]
‘Do not resist the one who is evil’
It only takes one bad moment to reveal what is really inside of us. A traffic jam. A disrespectful comment. A betrayal. A frustrating text message. One difficult situation can expose how much growing we still need to do. Have you ever noticed how people can be so kind and patient until pressure shows up? […]
Gadsden City track athletes sign to Miles College
Gadsden City High School students recently signed scholarships for track. Xzavier Wright (below, top left), Kamauri Moore (below, top right), Je’Vohnna Sears ( below, bottom left) and Jermaine Blaylock (below, bottom right) signed to Miles College. The four students celebrated their achievements with an official signing ceremony with their family, Gadsden City High School coaches […]
Westbrook sweeps series to claim second state title
By Ron Ingram/AHSSA Westbrook Christian first-year head baseball coach Ricky Ray Clayton found out the hard way on his first day on the job last year just how good Brodie Johnson, one of the nine seniors he inherited on this year’s team, could swing the bat. Johnson had three hits in Tuesday’s opening game 13-3 […]