Glencoe High School launches inaugural wrestling program
After years of community interest, Glencoe High School is launching its first wrestling program, with the inaugural season set to begin in November. Coaches Ethan Stevenson and Baylor Osborn said wrestling has experienced significant growth across the country and throughout Alabama, creating strong demand for the sport in the Glencoe community. Glencoe High School Principal […]
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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 […]