Nanda Patel’s new collection on display at the Art Gallery at Gadsden State
When her 7-year-old grandson wanted to paint a leopard, local artist Nanda Patel watched him freeze. “I don’t know how,” he told her. To her, the answer wasn’t teaching him how to copy someone else’s work. Instead, she handed him a blank sheet of paper and asked what he wanted to create. “A robot,” he […]
100-year-old Hokes Bluff resident volunteers time to help others
Sara Higginbotham doesn’t enjoy sitting still. That much was obvious Monday morning at the Hokes Bluff Senior Center, where the 100-year-old was carefully packaging pre-portioned meals for other seniors. A few minutes later, someone interrupted with news: Higginbotham had just won the center’s ongoing bingo game. Someone else had played the card she had selected […]
Chris Robinson announces re-election campaign for City Council District 7
Gadsden City Councilman Chris Robinson announced that he is seeking re-election to represent District 7, promising to continue the momentum that has transformed Noccalula Mountain into a destination for families while delivering practical improvements that enhance everyday life for residents. A 25-year small business owner who operates three restaurants in Gadsden, Robinson says his approach […]
United Way celebrates annual Day of Action
More than 400 volunteers participated in the United Way of Etowah County’s Day of Action on June 12. Day of Action provides the community an opportunity to volunteer to work at a local non-profit agency or school for three-four hours. Examples include: maintenance on yard work, cleaning, painting and helping others in need. There […]
Three ‘blessing boxes’ now offering food in Gadsden
Local resident Dozella Williams and the Leonard Williams Community Development Corporation have now installed three blessing boxes on Tuscaloosa Avenue and Hoke Street for anyone in need of food and other essentials. “Take what you need, leave what you can” is the motto of the box that aims to fill gaps for those who need […]
40 artists featured in ‘Yes, Absurd’ exhibit
Gadsden Museum of Art will host an opening reception for Ground Floor Contemporary’s All-Artist Show, “Yes, Absurd,” on Saturday at 2 p.m. Ground Floor Contemporary is an artist-run and supported cooperative art gallery based in Birmingham that is committed to promoting and expanding the visual arts community, according to its website. The exhibit features artworks […]
Gadsden City Schools receives School Nutrition Foundation grant for new kitchen equipment
Gadsden City Schools has been awarded a School Nutrition Foundation (SNF) Equipment Grant worth up to $50,000 in foodservice equipment from Winston Foodservice. The grant was awarded to Mary Inzer, director of child nutrition for Gadsden City Schools, and is one of two Winston Equipment Grants presented nationwide through the School Nutrition Foundation’s 2026 Equipment […]
JSU earns national recognition for excellence
Jacksonville State University’s graduate and undergraduate elementary teacher preparation programs have received top marks from the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ) for preparing future teachers to teach reading. Jax State’s Bachelor of Science in Education in Elementary/Early Childhood Education earned an A+ rating, while its Alternative Class A Master of Science in Education in […]
Locals graduate from various universities and colleges
Belmont University Hartley Reynolds of Gadsden earned a Bachelor of Music in Honors Commercial Music. University of Alabama (Spring 2026 Graduates) Altoona: Sharon Walker, Educational Specialist. Attalla: Hayley Gibbs, Annie Jones, Nia Jones and Kaley Minyard (Bachelor of Science). Gadsden: Rebecca Clay, Royalty Coats, Jon Cook, Anna Edwards, Ella Howard, Jacob Kelley, Alexander Knight, Sara […]