Do you know the origins of Juneteenth?
Two years and six months after the Emancipation Proclamation was issued by President Abraham Lincoln, Major General Gordon Granger issued General Orders No. 3, announcing the freedom of more than 250,000 Black Americans who were still enslaved in Texas. This day became known as Juneteenth. The proclamation was enacted on Jan. 1, 1863, decades after […]
NEO starts new Osteoporosis Clinic
Residents of Etowah County and the surrounding region now have expanded access to specialized bone health care with the opening of a new Osteoporosis & Bone Health Clinic at Northeast Orthopedics & Sports Medicine in Gadsden. The clinic aims to address a growing need for prevention, early diagnosis, and comprehensive treatment of osteoporosis—a condition that […]
Jesse Battles earns spot on ballot for State Senate District 10
State Senate candidate Jesse Battles announced Monday that the Alabama Secretary of State has officially certified his place on the ballot for the November 3, 2026 General Election for Alabama State Senate District 10. The confirmation ends weeks of waiting and caps months of grassroots organizing across Etowah, Cherokee and DeKalb counties. To earn the […]
Councilman Wilson seeks re-election
After helping transform vacant properties into thriving developments, preserving some of Gadsden’s most treasured historic landmarks, and delivering long-overdue infrastructure improvements throughout District 5, Gadsden City Councilman Jason Wilson announced that he is seeking re-election to continue the work of building a stronger future for the community he calls home. Over the past four years, […]
Rules of the four way stop
Downtown Gadsden has seen many changes this year, new murals, pedestrian crosswalks and new signage. However, the most noticeable change has just begun. In preparation for the conversion of stoplights into four-way stops on Chestnut and Broad from 1st to 7th street, with the exception of 1st and Broad, the traffic lights have begun blinking […]
Neurosurgery returns to Gadsden
Gadsden Regional Medical Center (GRMC) is proud to announce the return of neurosurgery services to the hospital with the addition of board-certified neurosurgeon Dr. Sean O’Malley, who brings more than 30 years of experience practicing in Alabama, to its medical staff. With more than three decades of experience in neurosurgery, Dr. O’Malley brings extensive expertise […]
Extension Office warns of venomous snakes
By Catherine Jackson Alabama Cooperative Extension System Alabama is home to a variety of snakes, including six venomous species. The copperhead and cottonmouth are the most encountered of the venomous snake species throughout the state. Understanding their differences, similarities and behaviors can help residents appreciate the vital roles these snakes play in the ecosystem. “Copperheads […]
Attalla BOE earns grant for mental health
Attalla City Schools has received a grant to provide additional mental health support for middle and high school students through a partnership with MAXimizing Mental Health, Inc. The grant will provide the high school and middle school with a mental health professional for 12 months for a five-year period, including during the summer, according to […]
Cardinal Foundation honors outgoing board members for years of service
The Gadsden State Cardinal Foundation recognized five outgoing members of its Board of Directors for their exceptional leadership, volunteer service and steadfast commitment to advancing educational opportunities for students and communities served by Gadsden State Community College. Concluding their service after completing two consecutive terms that began in 2020 are Major General Eric Crabtree, Tommie […]