When worship costs you something

Most of us hear the word worship and immediately think about Sunday morning. We think about music, lifting our hands, clapping, singing, or praising God. But worship is much bigger than what happens during a song. Worship is not first revealed by what comes out of your mouth. Worship is revealed by what has first […]
E-Edition-08-21-26

E-Edition-08-21-26
Legals for 8/21/2026 – 8/27/2026
NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Tony David Battles and Veda Evelyn Battles, husband and wife and David Earl Battles, an unmarried man, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as Mortgagee as nominee for Family Savings Credit Union, its successors […]
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 […]