ECBOE announces free meal policy
The Etowah County School System 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 the Etowah County School System will continue participation in the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP). No further action is required of you. This […]
Aaron announces candidacy for Council District 5
Linda Riggins Aaron has announced her candidacy for the Gadsden City Council District 5 seat, pledging to focus on neighborhood safety, economic development and improved communication between city government and residents. A lifelong Gadsden resident, Aaron said she has lived in the city for more than 55 years. She is a graduate of Gadsden High […]
Johnson seeks City Council District 1 seat
Businessman Russell Johnson says he hopes to bring the same work ethic and leadership that earned him recognition in the business community to the Gadsden City Council. Johnson, a candidate for the District 1 seat on the Gadsden City Council, said his experience building a successful business has prepared him to help guide continued growth […]
Democratic nominee McInnis hosts town hall
Democratic congressional nominee Lee McInnis hosted a public town hall meeting Thursday evening in St. Clair County, inviting residents from across Alabama’s 3rd Congressional District to discuss issues and participate in the political process ahead of the November general election. The event was held from 6 to 8 p.m. at 1000 Bruce Etheredge Parkway. According […]
Why rest is not laziness
By Carrie Halladay We live in a culture that celebrates productivity. From an early age, many of us learn that hard work is a virtue and that success comes from staying busy. There is certainly truth in that idea. Effort matters. Discipline matters. Persistence matters. Yet somewhere along the way, many people begin to believe […]
Looking back — one yearbook at a time
By Craig Scott One of the most enjoyable resources available through the Gadsden Public Library isn’t a new bestseller or the latest technology—it’s a collection of old high school yearbooks that allows us to take a trip back in time. Have you ever wondered what your parents or grandparents looked like in high school? Maybe […]
From the passive to the participating
By Sandra Bost We just celebrated our nation’s 250th birthday, so I circled back to this article I wrote last July 1 that had to do with the history of America and my half-hearted approach to studying history. I asked Gemini to help me relate it to a spiritual precept, and I think AI touched […]
Commitment keeps showing up
By Shawn Blackmon Have you ever started something with excitement, only to quit when it became difficult? Most of us have. A new diet. A gym membership. A new job. A ministry. A relationship. We begin with enthusiasm, but when the excitement fades and the sacrifice begin, commitment is tested. The truth is, there’s a […]
E-Edition 07-10-2026
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