Gadsden City Schools offer free, reduced lunches for 2026-2027
Article submitted by Gadsden City Schools Gadsden 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 2026-2027, Gadsden City Schools will continue participation in the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP). No action is required to participate […]
Whorton Bend Water Authority awarded ‘best tasting rural water’
The Whorton Bend Water Authority was recently recognized by the Alabama Rural Water Association for having the best-tasting water among its members. Mary Thomas, the business manager for the Whorton Bend Water Authority and former employee of the Gadsden Water Works and Sewer Board, visited the Gadsden City Council meeting on Tuesday, June 2, to […]
Charles Maitland Adams Obituary
Charles Maitland Adams, age 83, passed away on June 3, 2026. Mr. Adams death was preceded by his parents, C.M. Adams, Jr. and Mary Edith Joyner Adams and brothers, Neil McFadden Adams, and David Alfred Adams. He is survived by his beloved wife of 51 years, Sadie Smith Adams and two sons, Stephen Maitland Adams […]
The Frontmen take the stage at the new Bluff Amphitheater
By Lindsey Frazier, Features Editor The voices behind some of country music’s most recognizable hits will open a new chapter in Hokes Bluff when The Frontmen headline the inaugural concert at The Bluff Amphitheater on June 6. For many fans, the evening will be more than just a concert. It will be a return to a […]
Pencco, Inc. holds ribbon cutting for new $20 million Gadsden facility
Submitted by City of Gadsden Pencco, Inc., a U.S. manufacturer of water, wastewater, odor, and corrosion control treatment solutions, celebrated the opening of its new Alabama manufacturing facility with a ribbon-cutting ceremony earlier today. The new facility, located at 3500 Michael Ann Avenue in Gadsden, represents a $20 million capital project, 40 new jobs, and […]
GCHS bring home the gold from state games
tudent-athletes from Gadsden City High School competed in the Special Olympics State Games at Troy University, earning 12 gold medals, 5 silver medals, and 1 bronze medal. The event kicked off on Friday with the Opening Ceremony in the Trojan Arena, where William Steward was honored as the Alabama Special Olympics Athlete of the Year […]
Storms are coming
By Carrie Halladay If you’ve lived in Alabama for very long, you’ve probably heard James Spann say some version of this: “Don’t wait until the tornado warning is issued to figure out your plan.” He says it every severe weather season. Know where your safe place is. Have a weather radio. Charge your phone. Gather […]
Words alone are often insufficient
By Tabitha Bozeman It has been said that “No communication is better than miscommunication.” I disagree. As Samuel Beckett said, “Words are all we have.” Words alone, however, are often insufficient when we are communicating, and this can have hysterical consequences. I experienced a humorous breakdown in communication last week on my trip. A traveling […]
Hurdle splits, hounds, and high ground
By Sandra Bost I fell in the mud this week. It was one of those days when I was trying to do more than I realistically should have. I was in a hurry, getting into the car to pick up my grandbabies for a birthday party, when my foot slipped right out from under me […]