Jane Ayres named to Mississippi State University’s spring 2026 President’s List
Jane Ayres, of Southside, AL, was named to the Mississippi State University spring 2026 President’s List. Students on the President’s List achieved a 3.80 or better GPA, based on a 4.0 scale, while completing at least 12 semester hours of coursework
Amy Sims named principal of St. James Catholic School
By Karla McArthur Amy Sims is beginning the 2026-27 school year as the new principal of St. James Catholic School, stepping into the role after serving as assistant principal during the 2025-26 school year under former Principal John Parker. Sims previously taught fifth grade at St. James, making the transition to principal a natural one. […]
Local WWII vet honored with medal
By Lindsey Frazier, Features Editor Billy Crawford was presented with a duplicate Congressional Gold Medal by Tisa Moore from the office of Rep. Mike Rodgers on Wednesday at his home in Whorton Bend. “It is an honor and a privilege to bestow this upon you from our congressman Mike Rodgers,” Moore said as she knelt beside […]
Hill named Glencoe High School’s new head baseball coach
By Karla McArthur Glencoe High School has hired John Hill as its new head baseball coach for the 2026-27 school year, Principal Brian Alred and Etowah County Schools announced. Hill joins the Yellow Jackets after spending the past five years coaching at Etowah High School. A former collegiate baseball player at Shelton State Community College, […]
American Legion Post 71 seeks help with Veterans Honor Wall
By Kaitlin Hoskins, News Editor American Legion Post 71 is asking Etowah County families to help ensure the sacrifices of the county’s fallen service members are remembered for generations to come. The post is accepting submissions for its Veterans Honor Wall, a permanent tribute dedicated to Etowah County service members who were killed in action. […]
Joey Nichols announces bid for Gadsden City Council District 5
Longtime Gadsden resident Joey Nichols has announced his candidacy for the Gadsden City Council District 5 seat. Nichols is the son of the late Joseph E. “Bill” Nichols Sr. and Mamie Holbrook Nichols. He and his five sisters grew up at the corner of Pierce and Adams streets in South Gadsden. Continuing that tradition, Nichols […]
Curtis Fail announces bid for Gadsden City Council District 5
Curtis Fail has announced his candidacy for the Gadsden City Council District 5 seat, saying he wants to see continued improvements throughout the district, particularly in the Flatwoods community. Fail said he believes District 5 is divided into two distinct sections: what he described as the “richer part” and the “poorer part,” known as the […]
Ballou announces candidacy for Gadsden City Board of Education District 4
Retired educator K. Tiffany Ballou has announced her candidacy for the Gadsden City Board of Education, seeking to represent District 4 with a focus on student success, educational excellence and community engagement. With more than 27 years of service in the Gadsden City School System, Ballou has devoted her career to empowering students, supporting families, […]
Familiarity and awe
By Sandra Bost My husband and I were given a trip to North Conway, New Hampshire for our honeymoon almost 33 years ago. Neither of us had been to the New England states, so we just opened our brother’s RCI catalog and chose a charming, historical hotel in the heart of the Mount Washington Valley. […]