Photo Gallery: Community Safety Night 2026
adsden’s third annual Community Safety Night filled The Venue at Coosa Landing on Tuesday, giving families a chance to meet the first responders who patrol, treat and protect Etowah County daily. The Gadsden Police Department hosted the event from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m., bringing food, activities, demonstrations and free T-shirts for kids to the annual […]
Gadsden City High School Sam Sollie signs with Auburn
adsden City High School quarterback Sam Sollie announced his commitment to Auburn University during a signing ceremony Aug. 8 at the school’s practice pavilion.Speaking to family, friends, coaches and teammates, Sollie expressed his gratitude for the people who have helped him reach this point in his football career. “I mean, nothing but thank you,” Sollie […]
Horn announces candidacy for Gadsden City Council District 7
Singn C. Horn has announced a bid for Gadsden City Council District 7, emphasizing economic development, infrastructure, recreation and greater representation for residents throughout the district. Running under the theme “Let’s Grow Gadsden Together,” Horn said priorities include economic and community development, improved infrastructure, expanded use of parks and recreation areas for youth, government transparency […]
Gaston Elementary welcomes new principal Hollie Sewell
Hollie Sewell is returning to the community where her career in education began, bringing nearly 20 years of experience to her new role as principal of Gaston Elementary School. Sewell, who holds master’s degrees in Secondary Education English Language Arts and Instructional Leadership, began her career teaching English at Gaston High School before serving at […]
Post-Its, pastels and preparing for the new year
By Tabitha Bozeman Back to school season looks a little bit different at the Bozeman house this year. Our oldest daughter is driving herself to school, and we no longer have an elementary school student. Instead, we have two in middle school and one in high school. Jason and I are ready to get back […]
Please Don’t Throw That Book Away! Bring It to the Library
By Craig Scott, Director, Gadsden Public Library There is something about throwing away a book that just doesn’t feel right. Maybe it’s a favorite novel we read years ago. Maybe it is a set of encyclopedias that once occupied an entire shelf in the family room. Maybe it is a box of books that belonged […]
Out of the Shadows mental health summit returns Sept. 1
Community members across Northeast Alabama are invited to the annual Out of the Shadows Summit on Sept. 1 at the Oxford Civic Center, a day dedicated to education, collaboration and discussion around improving mental health outcomes. Nearly 800,000 Alabama adults live with a diagnosed mental health condition, according to a National Alliance on Mental Health […]
Back-to-school stress: Helping parents and kids adjust
By Carrie Halladay I can still remember the night before the first day of school. I would lie in bed unable to sleep, thinking about what the next day might bring. I was excited to see friends, curious about my new teachers and ready for a new year, but I was nervous too. Excited and […]
The Salvation Army of Gadsden welcomes new corps officers, Lieutenants Daniel and Amanda Jones
The Salvation Army of Gadsden welcomes Lieutenants Daniel and Amanda Jones as its new officers, and the community is invited to meet them at a come-and-go reception on Wednesday, August 26, from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at 120 N. 11th Street in Gadsden. The event will feature food, fellowship, and conversation, giving donors, partners, and […]