Gadsden rezoning plan moves forward with Tuesday public hearing
Residents will have another opportunity Tuesday to weigh in on a proposal to rezone seven areas of Gadsden from traditional residential to neighborhood center before the City Council votes on the changes on July 14. Rezoning the areas as neighborhood centers allows small-scale neighborhood businesses, such as corner stores, offices or service businesses, where appropriate […]
Ford Announces Re-Election Campaign for 2026
Mayor Craig Ford has announced his candidacy for re-election in 2026, pledging to continue the momentum that has fueled Gadsden’s growth and revitalization over the past four years. Since taking office, Ford has focused on strategic planning, economic development, infrastructure improvements, and enhancing quality of life for residents. A cornerstone of his administration has been […]
Seven incumbents secure new terms after running unopposed
As candidates prepare for the Aug. 25 municipal election, seven unopposed candidates were officially declared elected during Tuesday’s Gadsden City Council meeting. City Council Members District 2 Councilman Steve Smith and District 4 Councilman Kent Back will each serve another four-year term after their current terms expire Nov. 2. Smith will begin his second term […]
Council approves upscale hotel project next to City Hall
By Lindsey Frazier, Features Editor Gadsden tourists will soon have a high-end option with the addition of a 4.5-star hotel, following approval from the city council on Tuesday. The hotel, planned as either a boutique Marriott or Hilton brand, would replace the former police department building. Plans call for more than 100 rooms, a rooftop bar […]
Julie Talton named superintendent of Etowah County Schools
By Karla McArthur, Correspondent The Etowah County Board of Education unanimously voted June 26 to appoint Julie Talton as the next superintendent of Etowah County Schools. Talton, who has served in the district’s central office leadership, said she is honored by the board’s confidence and eager to continue serving the school system. “Having served our […]
Keep Kids Safe in Sun, Water this Summer
By Ashlee Hall With summer in full swing, the Alabama Cooperative Extension System reminds parents and guardians of the important risks associated with sun exposure and water-related activities. Silvia Vilches, a family and child development specialist with Alabama Extension at Auburn University, said considering risk factors is key to keeping families healthy and safe this […]
‘Continue to live your lives Him’
By Shawn Blackmon Have you ever stood a child against a wall and marked their height? Every year, another line. Another inch. Another reminder that they’re growing. No parent expects their child to stay the same size forever. In fact, if a child stopped growing, we wouldn’t celebrate it—we’d become concerned. We’d schedule doctor’s appointments. […]
Clinical Urology Associates and Blue Ocean Interventional Radiology Launch Office-Based Prostate Artery Embolization Program in Albertville, Alabama
New outpatient program successfully treated three patients during its June 26 launch. ALBERTVILLE, Ala. — June 29, 2026 — Clinical Urology Associates and Blue Ocean Interventional Radiology have partnered with interventional radiologist David J. Kim, MD, of Radiology of Huntsville, to launch a new office-based prostate artery embolization program in Albertville, Alabama. The program officially launched […]
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